Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the State Capacity and Citizenship Building Research Centre (SCCB-Africa) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, participate in our research, attend our events, or otherwise interact with us.

Information We Collect

We collect information to support our research, events, and communications. The types of information we collect include:

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Register for an event or newsletter: We collect your name, email address, organization, and any other information you provide in the registration form.
• Apply for a job, fellowship, or internship: We collect information you provide in your application, including your name, contact details, resume, cover letter, and other materials.
• Participate in research surveys or interviews: We collect the responses you provide, which may include demographic data, opinions, and other personal information relevant to the research topic.
• Donate to SCCB-Africa: We collect your name, contact information, and payment details to process your donation.
• Contact us: We collect your name, email address, and the content of your message when you send us an inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• Log Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit on our site, and the time and date of your visit.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how you interact with our content. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies.

How We Use the Information We Collect

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Conduct our research: We use data collected from surveys, interviews, and other sources to analyze trends, inform policy recommendations, and produce publications. When possible, we use aggregated or anonymized data.
• Communicate with you: We use your contact information to send you newsletters, event invitations, updates on our research, and to respond to your inquiries.
• Process transactions: We use your payment information to process donations and event fees.
• Improve our website: We use website usage data to understand how visitors use our site, which helps us to improve its content and functionality.
• Ensure safety and security: We use information to protect our website and users from fraud and other security threats.

When and With Whom We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, payment processing, and event management. These partners are required to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for other purposes.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
• In Aggregated or Anonymized Form: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you personally for research, analytical, or other purposes.

Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for corrections if it is inaccurate.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of receiving our newsletters and marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use a combination of physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the data we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

State Capacity and Citizenship Building Research Centre (SCCB-Africa)
Email: privacy@sccbafrica.org
Phone: +233 (0) 53 342 3121