Yes! Invest in Africa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to retaining personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and international standards.
General Principles
- Personal data is retained only for legitimate business, contractual, or legal purposes.
- Retention periods are determined by the type of data, the purpose of processing, and applicable legal requirements.
- Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived.
Retention Periods by Category
- Contact Information (name, email, phone, company details): Retained for up to 3 years after last interaction, unless required for ongoing contracts.
- Contractual & Transactional Records: Retained for 7 years to comply with legal and audit obligations.
- Marketing & Outreach Data: Retained for 2 years or until consent is withdrawn.
- Website Analytics & Cookies: Retained for 12–24 months, depending on cookie type.
- Employment or Partnership Records: Retained for 7 years after termination of relationship.
Secure Deletion
At the end of retention periods, data is permanently erased or anonymized using industry-standard methods to prevent recovery or misuse.
Exceptions
Data may be retained longer if required by law, regulatory authorities, or ongoing litigation.
User Rights
Users may request deletion of their personal data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Updates to Policy
We reserve the right to update this Data Retention Policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding data retention, please contact us via our website or official communication channels.
