Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS places particular importance on protecting the privacy of its readers, visitors, contributors, and partners.
This policy describes the main rules applicable to information that may be collected during the use of THE PANAFRICAN PRESS website.
1. Information That May Be Collected
Depending on the features used on the site, certain information may be collected, including:
- first and last name;
- email address;
- information contained in messages sent to the editorial team;
- technical information related to navigation;
- IP address;
- browser type and device used.
Information is collected only when necessary for the operation of the site and for communicating with users.
2. Use of Information
The collected information may notably be used to:
- respond to requests sent to the editorial team;
- receive and process topic proposals or news leads;
- communicate with readers and contributors;
- ensure the security and smooth operation of the site;
- improve the user experience;
- prevent abuse, fraud, or malicious use.
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS does not sell its users’ personal data.
3. Contributions Sent to the Editorial Team
Users may transmit information, documents, photographs, videos, or testimonials to the editorial team.
The sender must ensure they hold the necessary rights to transmit this content.
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS may verify received information prior to publication.
Where the protection of a journalistic source applies, the editorial team takes the necessary precautions in accordance with professional rules and applicable law.
4. Cookies
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure certain site features or improve browsing.
Users can configure their browser to limit or delete certain cookies.
Cookies necessary for the technical operation of the site may be used when essential to the requested service.
5. Third-Party Services and Content
The site may integrate certain external services, such as analytics tools, video players, content from social networks, or other digital services.
These services may process certain data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Users are invited to consult the privacy policies of the relevant services.
6. Data Security
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS implements reasonable measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or unlawful disclosure.
However, no computer system or Internet transmission can guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained for the duration necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or for the duration required by applicable legal obligations.
When no longer needed, data may be deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with applicable rules.
8. User Rights
Depending on applicable legislation, individuals concerned may have rights regarding their personal data, including rights of access, rectification, deletion, or objection when legal conditions are met.
Any request may be sent to:
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS
Email: [email protected]
9. Protection of Minors
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS encourages parents and legal guardians to guide minors in their Internet usage.
The site does not intentionally seek to collect personal information from minors when it is not necessary for a specific purpose.
10. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes to the site, its features, or applicable regulations.
The date of the last update appears at the top of this page.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding personal data protection:
THE PANAFRICAN PRESS
Email: [email protected]
Address: Cité Azimmo Ouaga 2000, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso