Privacy Policy

AfroDIG is the African Dialogue on Internet Governance, a continental platform where Africa’s many voices converge to deliberate on the governance of the Internet and to chart the future of the digital continent.

The African Dialogue on Internet Governance (AfroDIG) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all who engage with its work. We collect only the information necessary to connect, communicate, and build the African Internet governance community.

Data We Collect

AfroDIG collects basic contact information (name, email, organization, country) from:

  • voluntary subscriptions, event registrations, and public forms
  • open community sources such as AfriNIC databases, ICANN open data, and other public Internet governance lists

This data is used only for AfroDIG communications, research, and community engagement. AfroDIG does not sell or share data for commercial purposes.

Your Rights

If you no longer wish to receive our communications or want your information corrected or deleted, please email hello@afrodig.org. Your request will be processed promptly.

Data Protection

AfroDIG follows the principles of the African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention) and international standards of ethical data stewardship. Data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized members of the Secretariat.

Cookies

The website uses minimal cookies to improve user experience and collect anonymous statistics. You may disable cookies at any time in your browser settings.

Contact

For any privacy-related inquiry, please contact:
AfroDIG Secretariat
Email: hello@afrodig.org
Website: www.afrodig.org

Here are concise and professional versions of both the Terms of Use and the Contact sections for AfroDIG — written in clear English, consistent with your Pan-African identity, and harmonized with the tone of your Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (www.afrodig.org), users agree to respect these Terms of Use and the principles that guide the African Dialogue on Internet Governance (AfroDIG). If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Purpose

This website serves as a public information and collaboration platform to promote dialogue, research, and capacity building on Internet governance and digital policy in Africa and its diaspora.

3. Fair Use of Content

All content on this site may be viewed and shared for noncommercial and educational purposes, provided that AfroDIG is clearly credited as the source.
Modification, sale, or redistribution of materials for profit without written consent is prohibited.

4. Community Conduct

Users are expected to act respectfully and responsibly.
AfroDIG promotes open debate but will not tolerate hate speech, misinformation, or actions that harm the integrity of individuals or communities.
Content or comments violating these principles may be removed without prior notice.

5. External Links

This site may include links to external websites for reference. AfroDIG is not responsible for their content or practices.

6. Limitation of Liability

AfroDIG strives for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is complete or error free. The use of this site and its materials is at the user’s own discretion and responsibility.

7. Modifications

AfroDIG reserves the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. The current version will always be available on www.afrodig.org.

8. Applicable Principles

AfroDIG operates under Pan African values of dialogue, inclusivity, transparency, and respect, consistent with the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy and the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms.

Contact

For all inquiries, suggestions, partnerships, or privacy requests, please contact:

AfroDIG Secretariat
Email: hello@afrodig.org
Website: www.afrodig.org

AfroDIG welcomes collaboration from institutions, governments, universities, civil society organizations, and individuals who share our vision of a united, open, and sovereign digital Africa.