Who We Are

AfricaMap.net ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://africamap.net, an educational resource providing maps, geography and reference information about the 54 countries of Africa. This policy applies to all pages and tools hosted on this domain.

Information We Collect

AfricaMap.net is primarily an informational website. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not knowingly collect personal information that directly identifies you unless you choose to provide it (for example, by sending a message through our contact page). The information involved in your use of the site falls into the following categories:

• Information you provide voluntarily. If you contact us, we receive whatever details you include in your message, such as your name and email address, solely to respond to your enquiry.
• Automatically collected usage data. Like most websites, our servers and third-party services may record standard log information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used in aggregate to understand traffic and improve the site.
• Cookies and similar technologies. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, measure traffic and serve advertising, as described below.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to support advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings and can set most browsers to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

Advertising and Google AdSense

AfricaMap.net displays advertising to support the free content we provide. We use Google AdSense, a service operated by Google LLC, to serve these ads.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
• For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site (for example, which pages are most popular). Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used before arriving. We use this information in aggregate to improve our content. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Services

Some pages embed third-party content such as map tiles (OpenStreetMap/Leaflet) and flag images (flagcdn.com). These providers may receive standard request data (such as your IP address) when their content loads. We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct or delete it, and to object to certain processing.

• EU/EEA & UK (GDPR): Where required, advertising partners obtain consent for the use of cookies and personalized advertising. You may withdraw consent or manage your preferences at any time.
• California (CCPA/CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected and to opt out of its "sale" or "sharing" as defined by law. You can exercise advertising opt-outs via the links in the Advertising section above.

To exercise any right or ask a privacy question, contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

AfricaMap.net is an educational resource suitable for general audiences but is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect information transmitted through our site, including serving pages over HTTPS. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain contact correspondence only as long as needed to respond and meet legal obligations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach us through our contact page.

Related Pages

• Terms of Service
• About AfricaMap.net
• Contact