Welcome to Thepanafrica.com (the “Site”). We recognize the significance of online privacy for users of our Site, particularly those engaged in business activities. This statement dictates our privacy policies concerning Visitors who browse without transacting business and Visitors who register to conduct business on the Site, utilizing the various services offered by Thepanafrica.com. (collectively, “Services”) (“Authorized Customers”).

“Personally Identifiable Information”
Refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify individuals, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, financial profiles, social security numbers, and credit card information. It excludes information collected anonymously or demographic information not linked to identified individuals.

What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?
We may collect basic user profile information from all Visitors. Additionally, from our Authorized Customers, we collect names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, business nature and size, and details about advertising inventory intentions.

What organizations are collecting the information?
Apart from our direct collection, third-party service vendors (e.g., credit card companies, clearinghouses, and banks) may collect information to provide services like credit, insurance, and escrow. Although we don’t control their use, we ask them to disclose how they use personal information from Visitors and Authorized Customers.

How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?
We use Personally Identifiable Information to customize the Site, offer appropriate service options, and fulfill business transactions. Emails may be sent to Visitors and Authorized Customers about research, purchase and selling opportunities, or related information. We also use this information to respond to inquiries.

With whom may the information be shared?
Personally, Identifiable Information about Authorized Customers may be shared with other Authorized Customers for potential transactions. Aggregated information about Visitors and Authorized Customers may be shared with affiliated agencies and third-party vendors. An “opt-out” option is provided for those not wishing to receive information.

How is Personally Identifiable Information stored?
Information collected by AfroArchive.com is securely stored and not accessible to third parties or employees, except as indicated above.

What choices are available to Visitors regarding collection, use, and distribution of the information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may opt out of receiving unsolicited information by responding to emails or contacting us at info@thepanafrica.com, P.O. Box 669-00517 Uhuru Gardens Nairobi, Kitengela Road off Langata Road, Uhuru Gardens, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya.

Cookies
Cookies are used for various reasons, such as obtaining information about Visitor preferences and selected services. Visitors who don’t wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using AfroArchive.com, though certain features may not function properly.

How does Thepanafrica.com use login information?
Login information is used to analyze trends, administer the Site, track user movement, and gather demographic information.

What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable Information from Visitors and/or Authorized Customers on the Site?
Partnerships with vendors may grant access to certain Personally Identifiable Information on a need-to-know basis for evaluating service eligibility. Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information.

How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure?
Security measures are in place, including encryption protocols for sensitive information. While efforts are made to maintain a secure site, electronic systems are subject to errors, tampering, and break-ins.

How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may contact us to update or correct information by emailing us at info@thepanafrica.com

Can a Visitor delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information collected by the Site?
Visitors and Authorized Customers can request the deletion/deactivation of Personally Identifiable Information, although some residual information may be retained due to backups and records of deletions.

Your rights
Under data protection law, you have rights such as access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing, data portability, complaint to a supervisory authority, and the right to withdraw consent.

What happens if the Privacy Policy Changes?
Changes to the privacy policy will be communicated by posting them on the Site. If changes may disclose Personally Identifiable Information as previously requested not to be disclosed, affected individuals will be contacted to prevent such disclosure.

Links:
Thepanafrica.com contains links to other websites. When clicking on these links, you are redirected. Please read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their policies may differ from ours.