Effective Date: July 7, 2026

The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Contact us through our contact form.
Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
Register for events or programs.
Send inquiries or feedback.

This information may include your name, email address, organization, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
General usage statistics

This information helps us improve the performance and security of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries and requests.
Provide information about our activities, publications, and events.
Improve website performance and user experience.
Monitor website usage and security.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the website.

Cookies help us remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve overall performance.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third Party Services

Our website may use trusted third party services for website hosting, analytics, embedded media, email communications, or other technical functions.

These service providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services and are expected to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy standards.

External Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites operated by third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Contact us regarding how your personal information is handled.

Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change using the contact information provided on the Contact page of this website.