1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Africa Offshore Group ("the Group") and its subsidiaries:
• Africa Offshore Systems — specialized in offshore hosting solutions,
• Africa Offshore Payments — specialized in cryptocurrency payment gateway services,
• Africa Offshore Connect — specialized in peer-to-peer communication solutions,
collect, use, protect, and share information from users visiting the Group's websites and service presentation platforms.
The Group operates primarily from Africa.
2. Scope of this Policy
This Policy applies to all websites used for:
• presenting the Group's activities,
• describing the services of each subsidiary,
• providing contact and information channels (forms, email, newsletter).
It does not apply to the operational services delivered through the technical infrastructure of subsidiaries (hosting, crypto payment processing, peer-to-peer communication, etc.), which may be subject to dedicated policies and agreements.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information you provide
When users contact us through online forms or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
• First and last name,
• Company or organization (optional),
• Email address,
• Phone number (optional),
• Subject and content of the message.
3.2 Technical data
When visiting our websites, the following information may be automatically collected:
• IP address,
• Browser type and version,
• Pages viewed and navigation timestamps,
• Date and time of access.
3.3 No sensitive data collected
We do not collect sensitive data (racial/ethnic origin, health, religion, etc.) through our presentation websites.
4. Cookies, Security & Anti-Bot Protection
Our websites use security and performance services provided by Cloudflare, including:
• Cloudflare CDN (performance optimization and DDoS protection),
• Cloudflare Turnstile (anti-bot and abuse prevention).
Cloudflare may process technical data required for these services to function. We do not use additional tracking, analytics, or advertising services, and we do not deploy third-party marketing cookies.
5. Purpose of Data Processing
We process collected data for the following purposes:
• responding to contact requests and inquiries,
• sending information or updates (newsletter),
• ensuring security and proper functioning of our websites,
• improving user experience and performance.
6. Legal Basis / Compliance
Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, processing may rely on:
• consent (e.g., newsletter subscription),
• legitimate interest (e.g., security, fraud prevention),
• pre-contractual steps (e.g., business inquiries).
If the Group interacts with European users or entities, the GDPR may apply.
7. Data Sharing
Data may be shared only with:
• subsidiaries within the Group,
• essential technical providers (e.g., Cloudflare).
We do not sell, rent, or barter personal data to third parties for advertising or commercial exploitation.
8. Data Retention
Retention varies based on processing purpose:
• Contact inquiries: up to 24 months,
• Newsletter: until user unsubscribes,
• Technical logs: for a limited duration according to operational or legal requirements.
9. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect data against:
• unauthorized access,
• loss,
• alteration,
• disclosure.
Cloudflare services contribute to network and application security.
10. International Transfers
Due to offshore operations and the use of global technical infrastructure, data may be transferred outside the user's country or region, under appropriate safeguards.
11. User Rights
Depending on applicable laws, users may have rights such as:
• access,
• rectification,
• deletion,
• objection,
• data portability,
• withdrawal of consent (e.g., newsletter).
Requests can be submitted through the contact channels provided on the websites.
12. Newsletter & Communication
Users may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
13. Updates to this Policy
This Policy may be updated occasionally. The latest revision date is displayed at the top of this document.
14. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
Africa Offshore Group
[email protected]