Privacy policy
How we protect your data when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit story contributions.
Introduction
1. Introduction
Hali.Africa ("we", "our", or "us") is a storytelling platform dedicated to sharing stories of African makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators. At this early stage of our platform, we are focused on curating and publishing stories, not collecting user registrations or personal accounts.
This Privacy Policy explains the limited personal data we collect through our newsletter subscriptions and story contribution submissions. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at privacy@hali.africa.
Scope
2. Current Platform Scope
What we do:
- Publish curated stories about African makers and businesses
- Offer newsletter subscriptions for story updates
- Accept story contributions from writers who want to share their work
- Provide a "Get Involved" form for potential contributors
What we don't do (at this stage):
- We do not offer user registration or personal accounts
- We do not process e-commerce transactions or payments
- We do not collect extensive personal data beyond what's outlined below
Information collection
3. Information We Collect
Newsletter subscriptions collect an email address and subscription date. Story contribution submissions collect name, email address, message/inquiry, and optional information. Technical data collected automatically includes IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.
Information Usage
4. How We Use Your Information
Newsletter subscribers receive story updates and platform news. Contributors are contacted about submissions and publishing opportunities. Technical data helps us analyze site performance, fix issues, and improve user experience.