This Privacy Policy explains how Pan-African Women Network of the Americas (PAWNA) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, mobile applications, and other online services (collectively, the “Services”).
- Information We Collect
- Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account or register as a member, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and password.
- Contact Information: If you choose to provide it, we may collect your mailing address or other contact details.
- Content Submissions: If you submit content (such as comments, articles, videos, or testimonials), we collect the information you provide.
- Communication: We collect your communications when you contact us via email, chat, or social media.
- Information Automatically Collected
- Usage Data: We may collect data such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage patterns.
- Device Information: Includes device type, unique identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Location Information: If location services are enabled on your device, we may collect GPS coordinates.
- Information Collected from Third Parties
If you connect your account to social media platforms, we may receive certain profile information from those services.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our Services, personalize user experience, and enhance functionality.
- Communicate with you about events, training, newsletters, and advocacy campaigns.
- Respond to inquiries and support member interactions.
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and services.
- Protect PAWNA’s legal rights and comply with applicable laws.
- Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share information with:
- Service Providers (such as payment processors and IT support) who help operate our Services.
- Business Partners for joint initiatives or advocacy campaigns.
- Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect PAWNA’s rights.
- Other Users if you choose to share content or participate in public forums.
- Data Security
We use security measures (such as encryption and access controls) to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure.
- Your Choices
- Access & Control: You can update your account information at any time.
- Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of promotional emails.
- Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
- Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be available on our website.
- Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Email: info@panafricanwomennetwork.org
