Last Updated: November 20, 2025
Website: https://www.afablog.com
Contact: info@afablog.com
At AfaBlog, we believe trust is the foundation of opportunity. We are committed to protecting your privacy — especially because we know that students and families sharing information with us are often at pivotal, vulnerable moments in their educational journeys.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit afablog.com, email us, or otherwise engage with our platform.
By using our site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
1. Information We Collect
We keep data collection minimal, purposeful, and student-safe.
✅ Information You Choose to Share
- Email inquiries: When you contact us at info@afablog.com , we retain your name, email address, and message content to respond thoughtfully and follow up if needed.
- Guest submissions or comments (if enabled in the future): May include names, email addresses, and written content — always with your explicit consent.
✅ Automatically Collected Data
To help us improve AfaBlog, we may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics 4 in anonymized mode) to understand:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device type, browser, and approximate location (country/region only)
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines, social media)
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or tracking across websites. Any cookies used are strictly functional or analytical — and you can manage or disable them via your browser settings.
❌ What We Do Not Collect
- We do not request or store sensitive data (e.g., ID numbers, financial details, academic records) unless voluntarily shared in a specific, secure context — and only with clear notice and consent.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
- We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information — ever.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use data only to serve you better and uphold our mission:
- Respond to your questions, scholarship tips, or collaboration ideas
- Improve content relevance, site navigation, and accessibility
- Feature anonymized trends (e.g., “Most-Requested Scholarships in Q3 2025”) — never identifying individuals
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical obligations
We will never use your data for automated decision-making, profiling, or third-party advertising.
3. Sharing & Disclosure
We share your information only when necessary and with safeguards:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, analytics) — bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: If compelled by law (e.g., court order), or to protect our rights, safety, or the integrity of our community.
- With your explicit consent — e.g., if you ask us to connect you with a partner organization (which we currently do not do by default).
We do not share your email or personal details with scholarship providers, universities, or sponsors — unless you initiate that contact yourself.
4. Data Security & Retention
We implement reasonable security measures, including:
- HTTPS encryption across the site
- Secure email handling and limited internal access
- Regular review of data practices
We retain your inquiry data only as long as needed to resolve your request (typically ≤ 12 months), unless required by law or with your consent for ongoing communication.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, email us at info@afablog.com with the subject:
“Privacy Request – [Your Name/Email]”
We’ll respond within 30 days.
You may also:
- Use private browsing or adjust cookie settings in your browser
- Unsubscribe from any future updates (if we launch a mailing list — with full opt-in consent)
6. Third-Party Links
AfaBlog may link to external scholarship portals, university sites, or resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to afablog.com. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before submitting personal information.
7. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date above will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
Questions? Concerns? Suggestions to make AfaBlog safer or more helpful?
We’re here — and we listen.
📧 Email: info@afablog.com
🌐 Website: https://www.afablog.com
Your privacy isn’t just policy — it’s our promise.
With respect,
The AfaBlog Team
✅ Effective as of November 20, 2025.