Who we are
NexAfrica is a vibrant social platform designed to connect Africans globally, fostering collaboration, innovation, and socio-economic growth across the continent. Our website address is https://nex-africa.com, and we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected, and your personal data is protected.
Comments and User Contributions
When you leave comments, posts, or other contributions on NexAfrica, we collect the data you provide in the comment forms, including your IP address and browser information. This data helps us manage and moderate the content, ensuring a safe, positive experience for all users.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media Uploads
When you upload media (photos, videos, etc.) to NexAfrica, please be mindful of embedded location data (EXIF GPS). If your media contains location data, other users can potentially extract and view it. We encourage you to ensure that any personal or location information shared is done so with care.
Cookies
To improve your experience on NexAfrica, we use cookies. If you leave a comment or post, you can opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies, so you don’t have to fill in your details every time you contribute. These cookies will last for one year.
We also use cookies when you log in to the platform. Temporary cookies are set to verify if your browser accepts cookies, which are discarded after you close your browser. Once logged in, we set several cookies to save your login information and display preferences. These cookies last for up to two days, with screen preferences lasting for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, these cookies will be deleted.
When editing or publishing content, a cookie will be stored to indicate the post ID of your recent edits. This cookie expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles, posts, and media on NexAfrica may include embedded content from third-party websites (such as videos, images, and other media). Embedded content from other sites behaves exactly as if you visited those sites directly.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions with the embedded content. If you’re logged into those external sites, your actions may also be tracked.
How long we retain your data
We retain your comments, posts, and metadata indefinitely to allow us to automatically approve follow-up contributions and maintain a seamless experience for the community.
For registered users, we store personal data provided in user profiles. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time, except for your username. Our administrators may also have access to view and edit this information as necessary for platform management.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on NexAfrica, or have left comments or posts, you can request a file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided. You also have the right to request that we erase your personal data, except for information we are legally required to retain for security, administrative, or legal reasons.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments and user content may be checked through an automated spam detection service to help maintain the integrity of the platform and prevent abuse.
At NexAfrica, we are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. If you have any questions or concerns about how your information is handled, please feel free to contact us at privacy@nex-africa.com.
