1) Who we are

“Afriklease” refers to the website and services that help users discover equipment, communicate with providers, and coordinate leasing-related workflows. This Privacy Policy applies when you visit our site, create an account, contact us, or interact with listings.

2) Personal data we collect

We may collect the following categories of data, depending on how you use Afriklease:

• Account data: name, email, phone, organization (if provided), login identifiers.
• Profile & verification data (optional): information you submit for trust, eligibility, or compliance checks.
• Listing & inquiry data: messages, requests, equipment interests, form submissions.
• Transaction-related data (if applicable): basic payment references, status, and confirmations (we avoid storing full card data).
• Technical data: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, timestamps, logs (for security and performance).
• Cookies & similar technologies: used for essential functionality and analytics (see Cookies section).

3) How we use personal data

We use your data to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Afriklease website and services.
• Create and manage accounts, authenticate users, and prevent abuse.
• Respond to inquiries and support requests.
• Facilitate communications between interested parties (e.g., operators and equipment providers).
• Monitor and secure the platform, detect fraud, and enforce our Terms of Use.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

4) Legal bases (EU/EEA and similar frameworks)

Where required by law, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Contract: processing needed to provide the service you request.
• Legitimate interests: operating and securing the platform, improving user experience, preventing fraud.
• Consent: where you choose to opt in (e.g., certain cookies or marketing communications).
• Legal obligation: compliance, record-keeping, and lawful requests.

5) Sharing of personal data

We do not sell personal data. We may share data only when necessary, including with:

• Service providers: hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support tools.
• Partners involved in your request: for example, an equipment provider you contact through the platform.
• Compliance and legal: when required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

If data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards where required (e.g., contractual protections).

6) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies for essential functionality (like sessions and security) and may use analytics cookies to understand how the site is used and to improve it. Where required, we request consent for non-essential cookies.

• Essential cookies: required for core site features.
• Analytics cookies (optional): help us improve performance and UX.

7) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data, including access controls, logging, and secure communications where available. No system is 100% secure, so please use strong passwords and keep credentials private.

8) Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing the service, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and complying with legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data.

9) Your rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights such as:

• Access to your personal data and information about our processing.
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion of your data (where applicable).
• Objection to or restriction of certain processing.
• Data portability (in some cases).
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may request verification to protect your privacy.

10) Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us via the website contact page or email: privacy@afriklease.com