Privacy and Data Protection Policy
At Afrihackbox, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), and relevant privacy laws across Africa.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and usage data such as pages viewed, and times of access.
- Professional Information: Job title, company name, and relevant skills (when applicable).
- Sensitive Data: Data related to cybersecurity activities and ethical hacking, in compliance with applicable laws.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:- To provide, operate, and maintain the Afrihackbox platform.
- To improve our services, user experience, and security.
- To communicate with you about updates, technical support, and any inquiries you submit.
- To comply with legal obligations related to data protection and cybersecurity activities.
- To ensure the integrity and security of cybersecurity training and ethical hacking simulations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on one or more of the following legal bases:- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data.
- Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of Afrihackbox, such as improving our platform and services.
- Legal Obligation: When we are legally required to collect and process your data.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:- You have explicitly consented to the sharing.
- It is required to comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or as necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Afrihackbox.
- It is necessary to work with trusted partners, such as service providers and infrastructure support, ensuring they adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.6. Your Rights
Under applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we update or correct your personal data.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data where applicable.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization.