Privacy Policy

  1. Overview

AfriNovels (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a literary platform dedicated to summarizing and analyzing African novels. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit afrinovels.com (the “Site”) or use our services. By using AfriNovels, you agree to the terms described here.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you use our Site.

  • You Provide: Account details, email address, name, reading preferences, and any content you submit (reviews, comments).
  • Automatically Collected: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and device information.
  • Communications: Emails or messages you send to us, including support requests and feedback.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes only:

  • To provide, operate, and improve the AfriNovels platform and its content.
  • To personalize your reading experience — recommending novels and analyses based on your interests.
  • To communicate with you: account notices, updates, and (with your consent) newsletters.
  • To respond to your questions, support requests, and feedback.
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve site performance.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
  • To comply with legal obligations applicable to us.

We will never use your data for purposes incompatible with those listed above without first obtaining your consent.

  1. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics). They are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: When required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental authority request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before this occurs.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose, only with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your data. AfriNovels is not an advertising business. Your reading habits and personal details are never sold to marketers.

  1. Cookies & Tracking

AfriNovels uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to make the Site work properly and to understand how it is used.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content. Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, such as language or reading mode.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., financial records, which may be kept for up to 7 years).

  1. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date, sending an email notification to registered users for significant changes, and displaying a banner on the Site for a reasonable period.

Your continued use of AfriNovels after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please click here:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.