Privacy Policy
The African Centre for Social and Population Research (ACSPR) (“ACSPR”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you interact with our website, research activities, programs, and communications. By accessing our website or engaging with ACSPR, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Who We Are ACSPR is a non-profit, non-partisan research and development institution dedicated to advancing evidence-based research, policy analysis, and capacity building on social and population issues across Africa.
Our website address is: www.acspr.org Information We Collect We may collect the following categories of information:
a) Personal Information
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you interact with our website, research activities, programs, and communications. By accessing our website or engaging with ACSPR, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Who We Are ACSPR is a non-profit, non-partisan research and development institution dedicated to advancing evidence-based research, policy analysis, and capacity building on social and population issues across Africa.
Our website address is: www.acspr.org Information We Collect We may collect the following categories of information:
a) Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization or institutional affiliation
- Job title or role
b) Research and Program Information
- Survey or interview responses
- Demographic and socio-economic data (where applicable)
- Consent records for participation in research
c) Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
d) Comments and User Submissions: When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
How We Use Your Information
ACSPR uses personal data for the following purposes: • Conducting social, population, and policy-related research • Designing and implementing programs and interventions • Communicating research findings and policy insights • Managing partnerships, collaborations, and stakeholder engagement • Responding to inquiries, applications, or requests • Improving our website, services, and digital platforms • Sending newsletters, updates, or event information (with consent) • Ensuring ethical research practices and compliance • Meeting legal, regulatory, and institutional obligation
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images posted on the site. Cookies and Tracking Technologies ACSPR uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year. • A temporary cookie may be set on the login page to check whether your browser accepts cookies; this contains no personal data. • Login cookies last for two days; screen preference cookies last for one year. • Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. • Cookies related to content editing expire after one day. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Embedded Content from Other Websites Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their platform. Data Sharing and Disclosure ACSPR does not sell or rent personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances: • With trusted service providers supporting website hosting, analytics, or communications • With research partners and collaborators, under formal agreements and ethical approval • With funders or donors, in anonymized or aggregated form • When required by law, regulation, or court order • To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of ACSPR, research participants, or the public Data Retention • Research data is retained in accordance with ethical guidelines, donor requirements, and legal obligations. • Website comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation. • Registered user information is retained as long as the account remains active or as required for administrative purposes. Your Data Protection Rights You have the right to: • Access the personal data we hold about you • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or ethical obligations) • Withdraw consent for communications or research participation • Request data portability, where applicable Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. Where We Send Your Data Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Research data may be securely stored on protected servers or encrypted platforms approved by ACSPR. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites not maintained by ACSPR. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including: • Secure servers and encrypted storage • Restricted access to sensitive information • Regular system updates and security reviews Changes to This Privacy Policy ACSPR may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
How We Use Your Information
ACSPR uses personal data for the following purposes: • Conducting social, population, and policy-related research • Designing and implementing programs and interventions • Communicating research findings and policy insights • Managing partnerships, collaborations, and stakeholder engagement • Responding to inquiries, applications, or requests • Improving our website, services, and digital platforms • Sending newsletters, updates, or event information (with consent) • Ensuring ethical research practices and compliance • Meeting legal, regulatory, and institutional obligation
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images posted on the site. Cookies and Tracking Technologies ACSPR uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year. • A temporary cookie may be set on the login page to check whether your browser accepts cookies; this contains no personal data. • Login cookies last for two days; screen preference cookies last for one year. • Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. • Cookies related to content editing expire after one day. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Embedded Content from Other Websites Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their platform. Data Sharing and Disclosure ACSPR does not sell or rent personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances: • With trusted service providers supporting website hosting, analytics, or communications • With research partners and collaborators, under formal agreements and ethical approval • With funders or donors, in anonymized or aggregated form • When required by law, regulation, or court order • To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of ACSPR, research participants, or the public Data Retention • Research data is retained in accordance with ethical guidelines, donor requirements, and legal obligations. • Website comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation. • Registered user information is retained as long as the account remains active or as required for administrative purposes. Your Data Protection Rights You have the right to: • Access the personal data we hold about you • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or ethical obligations) • Withdraw consent for communications or research participation • Request data portability, where applicable Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. Where We Send Your Data Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Research data may be securely stored on protected servers or encrypted platforms approved by ACSPR. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites not maintained by ACSPR. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including: • Secure servers and encrypted storage • Restricted access to sensitive information • Regular system updates and security reviews Changes to This Privacy Policy ACSPR may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.