privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2025

Welcome to the website of the African Awareness Center for Strategic and Political Studies. We are pleased to outline on this page how we handle visitor and user data to ensure transparency, foster trust, and respect your privacy.

We are committed to the highest ethical and legal standards in data collection and usage, handling any information obtained from our visitors with utmost care and responsibility.

First: Who We Are

The African Awareness Center for Strategic and Political Studies is an independent research institution dedicated to producing knowledge and analysis on African affairs. Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, the Center is operated by African researchers and targets a global audience interested in the African continent, particularly Arabic speakers.

Website Address: https://afroawareness.com

Second: Information We Collect

When you browse our website, we may collect two types of information:

A. Non-Personal Information (Automatic)

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and time of visit
Referral source

B. Personal Information (Collected with Your Consent)

Name and email address when subscribing to newsletters or sending messages via the “Contact Us” page.
Any data provided voluntarily when filling out forms or research surveys.

Third: How We Use Your Information

We use data for legitimate purposes related to developing our content and services, such as:

Improving website performance and user experience.
Sending periodic updates and newsletters to subscribers.
Analyzing engagement with articles and studies to optimize content direction.
Communicating with visitors based on their requests and inquiries.

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal data to third parties, unless under a clear legal obligation to do so.

Fourth: Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that some features of the website may not function optimally as a result.

Fifth: External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our direct supervision. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these sites, and we advise you to review their policies directly upon visiting them.

Sixth: Data Protection

We are committed to implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against loss, modification, or unauthorized access. However, as the internet is an open environment, 100% security cannot be guaranteed.

Seventh: User Rights

Under applicable laws (including the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law and the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR, where applicable), you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent for data usage.
Object to certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via email:

📧 info@afroresearchs.com

Eighth: Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how your data is being used.