Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Africa-Europe Youth Core Group website (www.eu-africa.org). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.
1. Who We Are
The Africa-Europe Youth Core Group is a youth-led initiative that fosters dialogue and cooperation between young people across Africa and Europe. Our website serves as a hub for information, updates, resources, and engagement opportunities related to our work.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, contact us
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Name
- Email address
- Country of residence
- Organization or affiliation (if applicable)
- Any personal information shared via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, or surveys
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Device type and operating system
- Cookies and usage data (see section 6)
b. Automatically Collected Information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or messages
- Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- Manage event registrations and participation
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Analyze trends and website usage
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, including:
- Your consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter)
- Fulfilling our legitimate interests, such as improving our services Compliance with legal obligations
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, website analytics)
- Event partners or co-organizers (only when necessary)
- Legal authorities if required by law
- If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Africa, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to improve the functionality and performance of our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how users interact with the Site. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or through a pop-up cookie banner (if enabled on our site).
7. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted.9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.
Thank you for trusting the Africa-Europe Youth Core Group with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and fostering safe digital engagement.