This policy is written for CILPA’s website and public-facing digital services. It should be reviewed by CILPA’s legal or governance team before final publication.
Who we are
The Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (“CILPA”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is an independent, non-profit research and policy institution working on international law, regional law, legal training, public policy and African perspectives in global legal discourse.
This website provides information about CILPA’s research, projects, publications, events, people, institutional work, donors, supporters and opportunities for engagement.
Information we collect
We may collect information that visitors voluntarily provide when using this website, including:
- Name, organisation, job title or institutional affiliation.
- Email address, phone number or other contact details.
- Messages submitted through contact forms or live chat.
- Event registration or programme enquiry information.
- Publication, research, partnership or donor enquiry details.
- Technical information such as browser type, device type, pages visited and approximate usage data.
How we use information
CILPA may use information submitted through the website to:
- Respond to enquiries and official correspondence.
- Manage research, publication, event and training communications.
- Share relevant information about CILPA programmes and institutional activities.
- Support partnerships, donor engagement and stakeholder relations.
- Improve website functionality, accessibility, security and user experience.
- Maintain appropriate records for institutional administration and accountability.
Legal and institutional basis
We process information where it is necessary for legitimate institutional purposes, where a visitor has provided consent, where we need to respond to a request, or where processing is required for compliance, security or record-keeping purposes.
Cookies, analytics and third-party services
The website may also use third-party services, including website hosting, content management, analytics, embedded maps, live chat and media services. These providers may process limited technical or usage information in accordance with their own privacy terms.
Where a live chat widget is used, messages submitted through the chat may be processed by the chat service provider for the purpose of delivering and managing the chat service.
How we share information
CILPA does not sell personal information. We may share information only where necessary with authorised staff, consultants, technology providers, event partners or service providers who support CILPA’s legitimate institutional work.
We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation or lawful institutional obligation.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, managing institutional records, delivering events or publications, maintaining stakeholder relationships and meeting legal or administrative obligations.
Security
CILPA takes reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect website information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no website or online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
International visitors
CILPA’s work is African-led and international in scope. Website visitors may access the site from different countries. By using the website or submitting information, visitors acknowledge that information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions where CILPA or its service providers operate.
Your rights and choices
Depending on applicable law, visitors may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of use of their personal information. Visitors may also request to stop receiving non-essential communications from CILPA.
To exercise these rights, contact CILPA through the contact page and provide enough information for the team to identify and respond to the request.
Children’s privacy
This website is intended for general institutional, educational, research and policy audiences. CILPA does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If such information is submitted in error, CILPA may delete it when identified.
Updates to this policy
CILPA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, institutional practices, technology services or applicable requirements. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised update date.