Effective Date: November 7, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to African Storage. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you use our file-sharing services at storage.african.one.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, contact details, and payment information when you register or make transactions.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our services, such as IP addresses, browser type, access times, and pages viewed.
• Files and Content: The files you upload, store, or share using our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To operate, maintain, and provide you with our file-sharing services.
• Communication: To send you updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our services.
• Compliance: To adhere to legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, with appropriate notice to you.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information, including encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and files for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Upon termination of your account, we will delete your data, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: To request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: To request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: To request the deletion of your data, subject to legal constraints.
• Objection: To object to certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@african.one.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global service, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: support@african.one
• Address: African Storage, 1234 Data Lane, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania