Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Updated: June 21, 2025

At The African History, your privacy matters. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website: www.theafricanhistory.com. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information
We collect personal details you choose to share—like your name and email—when you subscribe, comment, or reach out via our contact form.

Non-Personal Information
Automatically, we gather data such as your IP address, browser type, device info, and pages visited. This helps us understand how people use our site and how we can make it better.

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal Data
We use your info to:

• Respond to messages or comments
• Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
• Improve our content and user experience

We never sell or rent your personal data. Ever. We’ll only share it when required by law or to protect our rights.

Non-Personal Data
We analyze this info to monitor traffic, spot trends, and enhance our site’s performance.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to improve your experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences and track how our site is used.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but it may affect how some parts of the site function.

4. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. We can’t guarantee absolute security, but we do our best to safeguard what you share with us.

6. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

We may use Google’s DART cookies to serve personalized ads based on your activity. You can opt out anytime via Google Ad Settings.

7. Web Beacons

We may use web beacons—tiny tracking images—to measure site and email engagement. They help us understand what content resonates most with our audience.

8. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you’re a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal info we collect
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of the sale of your information (we don’t sell, but it’s your right to ask)
• Be free from discrimination for exercising your rights

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at privacy@theafricanhistory.com.

9. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you’re in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate info
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to how we process your data
• Receive your data in a portable format

Reach out to us anytime at privacy@theafricanhistory.com to exercise these rights.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our content isn’t aimed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has submitted personal information, contact us immediately so we can remove it.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms.

Contact Us

Have questions or concerns?
Email us at privacy@theafricanhistory.com.

We encourage you to check this policy regularly so you always know how your information is handled.