Last updated: December 2025
Africa Extractives operates the website https://africaextractives.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information. Africa Extractives is a pan-African extractives industry media and policy platform based in Accra, Ghana. We are committed to handling personal data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner.
This policy applies to all visitors, readers, subscribers, contributors, and partners who interact with Africa Extractives through our website, email communications, newsletters, or related services.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways.
Information You Provide Directly
You may provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us through forms or email
- Submit press releases, opinion pieces, or editorial enquiries
- Participate in surveys or feedback requests
The information you provide may include your name, email address, organisation, job title, and the content of your message. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information. This may include:
- Internet Protocol address
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type and language
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search query
This information helps us understand how the site is used and how we can improve performance and security.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To publish and distribute journalism, analysis, and commentary
- To respond to enquiries and editorial submissions
- To send newsletters and updates where you have given consent
- To manage press release submissions and media engagement
- To monitor site usage, performance, and security
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Africa Extractives does not sell personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, Africa Extractives processes personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent, where you have agreed to receive communications
- Legitimate interest in operating an independent media and policy platform
- Compliance with legal obligations under applicable laws
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Africa Extractives uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, measure traffic, and enable advertising services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Other cookies help us understand how users interact with our content. Advertising cookies may be used to display relevant advertisements.
More information is provided in our Cookie Policy.
Advertising and Analytics
Africa Extractives may use advertising and analytics services such as Google AdSense and analytics tools. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites.
Google and other advertising partners may use this information to show ads based on your interests. You can learn more about how Google manages data through its advertising policies.
Third Party Services
We use third party service providers for website hosting, analytics, email distribution, and advertising. These providers process personal data only for the purposes of providing their services and in line with their own privacy policies.
Africa Extractives is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites that may be linked from our site.
Data Storage and Security
Africa Extractives takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.
International Data Transfers
Africa Extractives serves readers across Africa and internationally. Personal data may be processed or stored outside Ghana where required to deliver services or use third party platforms.
Where such transfers occur, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to certain types of processing
- Request restriction of processing
Requests should be sent to info@africaextractives.com. We will respond within a reasonable time.
Changes to This Policy
Africa Extractives may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us.
Africa Extractives
Email: info@africaextractives.com
Phone: +233 247123705
Location: Accra, Ghana
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