Privacy Policy

AfriScienceNet may collect account information such as name, email address, password credentials, institution selection, country selection, and user role data required for platform access.

The platform may also collect submission content, researcher profile information, moderation records, forum participation, equipment details, and other records that users choose to provide.

Information is used to operate the platform, provide authenticated access, support submission review, improve research discovery, and maintain the quality and safety of public-facing records.

Some data may also be used in aggregate to understand platform usage patterns, discoverability, or areas where the service can be improved.

AfriScienceNet currently uses a limited set of browser-side preferences to support platform behavior such as theme selection. Additional cookies or analytics tooling may be introduced over time as the platform matures.

Where analytics or settings signals are used, the goal is to improve usability, performance, and quality of service rather than to expose personal information publicly.

Public records submitted to AfriScienceNet may be reviewed before publication. Moderation-related data, including review decisions and status history, may be retained to support platform integrity and operational oversight.

Users are responsible for ensuring they have permission to share submitted content, contact details, institutional references, or other information included in their submissions.

This privacy policy may be updated as AfriScienceNet expands its platform capabilities, authentication flows, analytics systems, or data governance practices.

When changes are material, updated guidance will be reflected on this page.