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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Who We Are
Afribit Africa is a grassroots Bitcoin organisation based in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya. We build financial access for underserved communities through Bitcoin education, merchant networks, and the Lightning Network. You can reach us at connect@afribit.africa.
What We Collect
We collect only what you give us directly:
- Name and email address when you submit our contact form
- Phone number if you choose to include it in the contact form
- Message content you send us
We do not run advertising trackers, analytics scripts, or third-party cookies on this website. We do not collect data passively.
How We Use Your Information
Information you submit is used solely to:
- Respond to your inquiry or message
- Follow up on partnership or volunteer requests
- Send updates you explicitly request
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Data Storage and Retention
Contact form submissions are received via email and stored only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. We do not maintain a marketing database. If you would like your information removed, email us and we will delete it promptly.
Third-Party Services
This website links to external platforms we use as a community:
- Fedi (community messaging) — governed by Fedi's own privacy policy
- Geyser Fund (donations) — governed by Geyser's own privacy policy
- BTC Map — an open-source community project
- Social platforms (X, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, Medium)
We are not responsible for the data practices of any external service. Review their policies before sharing personal information with them.
Your Rights
Under Kenya's Data Protection Act 2019, you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at connect@afribit.africa.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as our website evolves. Changes will be reflected with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.