Security Policy

The Africa-Europe Youth Core Group (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy digital environment for all users of our website, www.eu-africa.org (the “Site”). This Security Policy outlines the measures we take to protect user information, ensure service reliability, and guard against unauthorized access or misuse.

1. Commitment to Security

We recognize the importance of information security—especially when working with young people across Africa and Europe. We are dedicated to protecting user data and the integrity of our digital infrastructure through proactive, industry-standard security practices.

2. Data Security Measures

We implement multiple layers of protection to safeguard data collected through the Site:

  1. a. Encryption

    All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected using SSL/TLS encryption (https). Sensitive information submitted through forms is encrypted in transit.

  2. b.Access Controls

    Administrative access is restricted to authorized personnel only. Role-based access controls (RBAC) limit permissions to only what is necessary.

  3. c. Data Storage and Backup

    Data is stored on secure servers located in compliant regions (e.g., the EU). Regular, encrypted backups are maintained to prevent data loss and allow for recovery in the event of an incident.

3. Website Protection

    We use various security tools and practices to protect the Site from threats:
  • Firewall and DDoS protection to block malicious traffic
  • Antivirus and malware scanning
  • Monitoring and logging of unusual or suspicious activity
  • Timely patching and updates of website software, CMS, and plugins

4. User Responsibilities

    Users are expected to:
  • Avoid sharing personal login credentials (if any) with others
  • Use strong, unique passwords where applicable
  • Refrain from attempting unauthorized access or testing vulnerabilities of the Site
  • Immediately report suspicious behavior or potential breaches to our team

5. Incident Response

    In the event of a security breach or data compromise:
  • We will investigate the incident immediately.
  • Contain and mitigate the breach to prevent further impact.
  • Notify affected users, partners, or authorities where required by law (e.g., GDPR breach notification requirements).
  • Document the incident and refine security protocols as needed.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers (e.g., hosting platforms, analytics tools, mailing list services) to support our website. We carefully select vendors that meet strong security and data protection standards. However, we are not responsible for the security policies of external websites linked to from our Site.

7. Policy Updates

We may revise this Security Policy from time to time to reflect improvements or changes in best practices. The latest version will always be available on our website, and significant changes may be communicated directly to our community.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about website security, or if you wish to report a vulnerability or incident, please contact us.

We value your trust and are committed to ensuring that the Africa-Europe Youth Core Group website remains a safe and secure platform for youth collaboration and engagement.