Introduction

Welcome to Echoes of Afrika (ecoessofafrika.com), a digital space dedicated to sharing stories, perspectives, and resources about Africa and its global diaspora. These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (“Agreement”) outline the rules for engaging with our website, mobile applications, and services (“Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the conditions set out below. Please take a moment to read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Agreement, and that you will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Updates to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of our Services means you accept the updated version.

3. Responsible Use

You agree to use Echoes of Afrika respectfully and lawfully. This means avoiding any activity that may:

• Infringe on the rights of others

• Spread harmful, misleading, or illegal content

• Disrupt or damage the Services

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on Echoes of Afrika—including articles, images, graphics, videos, and designs—is owned by us or our content partners and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share our content for personal, non-commercial use with proper credit, but reproduction or redistribution without permission is prohibited.

5. Community Contributions

Any feedback, comments, or submissions you share with us (e.g., through contact forms, social platforms, or emails) may be used by Echoes of Afrika in a non-confidential and non-proprietary manner.

6. Suspension or Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services without notice if you violate these Terms or engage in behavior we consider harmful to our community, team, or partners.

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Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Echoes of Afrika, we may collect:

• Personal details such as your name and email address (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters or contact us).

• Browsing data, including cookies and analytics, to help us improve the website experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide and improve our Services

• Respond to inquiries and offer support

• Share newsletters, updates, or content you opt into

• Monitor technical performance and security

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share limited data only when required by law, or with trusted partners who assist us in operating the website, provided they uphold similar privacy standards.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly without them.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we encourage users to exercise care when sharing information online.

6. Children’s Privacy

Echoes of Afrika does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been provided, we will delete it immediately.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The most current version will always be posted here, with changes taking effect immediately upon posting.

Governing Law

These Terms and Privacy Policy are governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the jurisdiction where Echoes of Afrika operates.