Introduction

Crest Africa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide while engaging with our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, and outlines your rights as a user.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Identifying Information: Names and email addresses provided when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
• Shared Content: Information or stories provided by writers for publication.
• Usage Data: Data about how you interact with the website (e.g., pages visited).

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for:

• Communication: Sending newsletters, updates, and responses to inquiries.
• Content Management: Publishing and curating stories shared by contributors.
• Advertisements: Running ads and sponsored posts relevant to our audience.
• Payment Processing: Using third-party processors to facilitate transactions (e.g., sponsored posts).

Data Sharing

• Third-Party Payment Processors: We share data with payment processors to facilitate payments.
• No Data Access to Third Parties: Except for payments, we do not allow third-party access to data for processing.

Security Measures

We employ appropriate security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes encryption and regular monitoring of our systems.

User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we have about you.
• Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@crestafrica.com.

Children’s Privacy

While our website is accessible to children, it is not specifically aimed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.