Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Afro Heritage Foundation ("AHF", "we", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our platform at afroheritagefoundation.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Child profile data: First name, age, and avatar selection for child profiles created by parents.
• Usage data: Reading progress, quiz scores, badges earned, and time spent on the platform.
• Payment information: Processed securely by our payment providers (Paystack, Stripe). We do not store card numbers.

3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. All child accounts are created and managed by parent or guardian accounts.

4. How We Use Information

• To provide and improve the platform experience
• To track reading progress and deliver personalized content
• To generate anonymized analytics for content improvement
• To communicate account-related updates
• To process payments and manage subscriptions

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure authentication, and regular security audits. All data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with service providers (hosting, payments) strictly to operate the platform, and with law enforcement when required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. Parents can review and delete their children's data through the parent dashboard. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@afroheritagefoundation.com.

8. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@afroheritagefoundation.com or write to: Afro Heritage Foundation, King's Street Avenue, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.