This Privacy Policy explains how Parenting.Africa handles information when you use our website and related features.
Who we are
Parenting.Africa is a pan-African parenting and family information platform. Our website address is https://parenting.africa/.
Information you provide
Depending on the features you use, you may provide information such as your name, email address, account details, comments, story submissions or messages. Please do not send unnecessary sensitive information about children.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, the site may process technical data such as IP address, browser and device information, referring pages, requested URLs and timestamps for security, performance, analytics and site operation.
Cookies and similar technologies
WordPress and active site services may use cookies or similar technologies for functions such as login, preferences, security, analytics and performance. Browser settings can be used to manage many cookies, although disabling some may affect site features.
Analytics and third-party services
Parenting.Africa may use third-party services for analytics, embedded media, security, advertising or other site functions. Those providers may process information under their own privacy terms. We aim to use such services in a way appropriate to the feature being provided.
Comments, accounts and community features
If comments, accounts or community features are enabled, information submitted through them may be stored and some profile or comment information may be publicly visible depending on the feature and your settings.
Why information is used
- Operate, secure and improve the website
- Provide requested features or communications
- Moderate community activity and prevent abuse
- Understand site performance and audience needs
- Meet applicable legal obligations
Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, site security, recordkeeping or applicable legal requirements. Retention periods can differ by data type and service.
Your choices and rights
Privacy rights vary by location. Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, objection or restriction of certain processing. Use the Contact page for privacy enquiries once the site’s public contact channel is configured.
Children’s privacy
Parenting.Africa is written primarily for parents, caregivers and adults. We do not intentionally ask children to provide sensitive personal information. Parents and caregivers should supervise children’s use of online services.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the site, services or legal requirements evolve. The current version will be published on this page.