Welcome to the Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies (referred to as “the Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you access our website and use our services.
Information We Collect:
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and contact details when you voluntarily provide them, for example, when you fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information. We use cookies and similar technologies to gather this data for analytics and website optimization purposes.
How We Use Your Information:
- Communication: We use your contact information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, send you updates, and provide information about our services.
- Analytics: We use usage information to analyze how visitors use our website, improve its functionality, and enhance your experience.
- Marketing: With your consent, we may use your information to send you newsletters and promotional materials related to our activities, events, and research.
Information Sharing:
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share your information if you explicitly provide your consent.
- Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate and maintain our website. These providers may have access to your information for the purpose of performing services on our behalf.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, protect our rights and safety, or investigate and prevent fraud.
Your Choices:
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Security:
We take the security of your data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.
Links to Third-Party Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated.
Contact Us:
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at info@cecads.org.
Effective Date:
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 09/11/2023. Please check this page regularly for updates.
Thank you for trusting the Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies with your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and secure experience when visiting our website.
