Privacy statement – AFSS

Privacy Statement

Our commitment to protecting your personal data and privacy

Introduction

African Security Space (AFSS) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for training programs, or engage with our services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Statement.


Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect includes:

  • Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the website or apply for programs.
  • Professional Information: Information regarding your current employment, rank, organization, and professional background when applying for specialized training courses.
  • Derivative Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the website, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the website.

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the website to:

  • Process your registration and application for training programs.
  • Send you emails regarding your account or order.
  • Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
  • Deliver targeted advertising, coupons, newsletters, and other information regarding promotions and the website to you.
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

Data Protection & Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.


Sharing Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at:
privacy@afss.org

Last updated: April 30, 2026