Edulens Africa Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 02, 2025
Last Updated: September 02, 2025
At EduLens Africa, we place a strong focus on clarity and trust. Therefore, we explain our policies in a straightforward way so that every visitor can understand them. Moreover, we want you to know not only how we collect your data but also how we use and protect it. In addition, by reviewing our confidentiality and privacy guidelines, you gain a clear picture of our commitment to safety. As a result, you can engage with confidence, knowing that transparency and responsibility guide all our decisions.
For this reason, we make every effort to keep our policies clear and easy to follow. Moreover, we update our practices regularly so that they remain relevant in a changing digital landscape. In addition, we encourage all users to review our policy from time to time, since updates may affect the way we manage their data. Because of this, you can remain fully informed about the measures we take. Ultimately, our priority is to ensure that transparency, safety, and accountability are always at the heart of EduLens Africa.
Therefore, we aim to balance security with accessibility, making sure your experience on our website is both safe and user-friendly. Furthermore, we take feedback seriously and adapt our approaches when improvements are needed. As a result, you benefit from policies that not only protect your information but also respond to your needs. In conclusion, every step we take reflects our ongoing promise to safeguard your trust.
Who We Are
EduLens Africa is a pan-African knowledge platform committed to amplifying African education research and connecting it to policy, practice, and impact.
Our website address is: https://edulensafrica.org
What Information We Collect
◎ We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
◎ Name and email address (via newsletter sign-up or contact forms)
◎ Affiliation and professional background (for fellowship applications, events, or surveys)
◎ Usage data (via cookies and analytics tools—e.g., pages visited, time spent, IP address, browser type)
◎ Voluntary information you provide through downloads, surveys, or webinars
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
◎ Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
◎ Respond to your enquiries or messages
◎ Improve our website content and user experience
◎ Understand audience interests and track engagement using analytics
◎ Share upcoming events, fellowship calls, and research outputs
◎ Generate anonymized reports for internal and donor reporting
How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your information is stored securely on trusted third-party platforms such as Mailchimp and Google Analytics, protected with encryption and password-secured access. We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.
Third-Party Services We Use
We use trusted third-party services to help deliver and analyze our content, such as:
◎ Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
◎ Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
◎ Embedded media tools (e.g., YouTube, Canva)
◎ Social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, YouTube)
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read them.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
◎ Track site performance and improve navigation
◎ Measure engagement with specific content
◎ Enhance your browsing experience
You can opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
◎ Request access to or correction of your personal data
◎ Ask us to delete your data or withdraw your consent
◎ Opt out of marketing communications at any time
◎ Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@edulensafrica.org
Children’s Data
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental or institutional consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: info@edulensafrica.org
Website: https://edulensafrica.org
