Yes! Invest in Africa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to upholding the rights of individuals under applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other international frameworks. This procedure outlines how users can exercise their rights regarding personal data.
Submitting a Request
Users may submit requests to exercise their rights by contacting us through:
- Our official website contact form.
- Contact Us
- Written correspondence to our registered office.
Requests must include sufficient information to verify identity, such as name, email address, and details of the request.
Rights Available
Depending on jurisdiction, users may exercise the following rights:
- Access: Obtain a copy of personal data we hold.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of personal data.
- Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use personal data.
- Data Portability: Receive personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- CCPA Rights (California Residents): Right to know categories of data collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sales.
Verification
We may require additional information to verify identity before fulfilling requests. This ensures data security and prevents unauthorized access.
Response Time
We will respond to valid requests within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA), subject to extensions permitted by law.
Fees
Requests are generally free of charge. However, a reasonable fee may be applied for repetitive, excessive, or unfounded requests.
Appeals & Complaints
Users may lodge complaints with their local supervisory authority if they believe their rights have been infringed.
Updates to Procedure
We reserve the right to update this procedure to reflect changes in law or operational practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
