Privacy policy

Personal data collected from users enables the provision of the website services, their improvement and the maintenance of a secure environment. The legal basis for processing is the performance of the contract between the user and the website.

Article 1 – Use of data

Specifically, uses are as follows: provision of user support; access to and use of the website by the user; verification, identification and authentication of data transmitted by the user; personalization of services by displaying advertisements based on the user's browsing history and preferences; prevention and detection of fraud, management of security incidents and malware; management of any disputes with users; management and optimization of the website; sending commercial and advertising information according to user preferences; organization of the terms of use of payment services where applicable.

Article 2 – Data retention policy

The website retains your data for as long as necessary to provide its services and support. The aim is to comply with regulatory and legal obligations, prevent fraud and resolve disputes. We may also retain certain information if necessary, even after you have closed your account or we no longer need to provide you with our services.

Article 3 – Sharing personal data with third parties

Personal data may be shared with other companies in the European Union in the following cases: when the user publishes information accessible to the public in the website's open comment areas; when the user uses payment services, for the implementation of these services, the website works with financial and banking companies with which it has contracts; when the user authorizes a third-party website to access their data; if required by law, the website may transmit data to respond to claims against the website and comply with administrative and judicial procedures.

Article 4 – Exercise of your rights

For any request to exercise the above rights or for more information, you may contact the company at: afrotrade.contact@gmail.com

You have the following rights over your data under the regulations: Right to withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 13-2c GDPR) for all processing based on your consent; regarding commercial prospecting, you may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us. Right of access to your data, including the right to request a copy (Art. 15 GDPR). Right to rectification and updating of your data (Art. 16 GDPR). Right to erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR) under the conditions provided. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR). Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR). Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) to processing based on our legitimate interest. Right to define the fate of your data after your death (Art. 40-1 of French law 78-17 of 6 January 1978).

Article 5 – Recipients

We are committed to ensuring that any data recipient provides sufficient contractual guarantees to respect your rights and that processing complies with the GDPR. Your data may be disclosed pursuant to a law, regulation or decision of a competent authority. The information you provide is strictly confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties except with your express consent or if you have made it public. Our external service providers may be recipients of personal data when necessary for their mission. We ensure compliance with regulations on transfers of data to countries outside the European Union (adequate level of protection or standard contractual clauses). We may publish aggregated information that does not identify any individual, in accordance with our legitimate interest for statistical and commercial purposes.

Article 6 – Commercial offers

Your data may be used by the Publisher's partners for commercial prospecting. If, when consulting the site, you access personal data, you must refrain from any unauthorized collection or use. The Publisher disclaims any liability in this regard. Data is retained and used for a period compliant with applicable legislation.

Article 7 – Cookies

A "cookie" is an electronic file placed on a device (computer, tablet, smartphone) and read when visiting a website. Cookies from the Publisher and/or third-party companies may be placed on your device with your consent. On first visit, an explanatory banner appears; you may accept or refuse cookies. Consent is valid for thirteen (13) months. Users may disable cookies at any time.

Cookies that may be present: Google Analytics (audience), Google Tag Manager, advertising cookies (Google, Meta, etc.). The lifetime of these cookies is thirteen months.

Article 8 – Photographs and product representation

Product photographs accompanying their description are not contractual and do not bind the Publisher.

Article 9 – Applicable law

These terms of use of the site are governed by French law and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Publisher's registered office, unless a specific allocation of jurisdiction arises from a particular legal or regulatory provision.

Article 10 – Contact us

For any question, information about the products presented on the site, or concerning the site itself, you may contact us at: afrotrade.contact@gmail.com