Policies & Legal

Welcome to The African Parent. Here you can find detailed information about our policies, terms of use, and our commitment to our community.

Last Updated: 1st October 2025

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 1st October 2025

Welcome to The African Parent. By using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using our site, subscribing to our content, or purchasing our digital products.

1. Use of Our Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any part of the site or its content for commercial purposes without written permission.

2. Intellectual Property

All content, including articles, videos, graphics, digital products, and branding on The African Parent, belongs to The African Parent or its content creators. You may share or quote brief portions of our content for educational or non-commercial use, provided proper credit is given.

3. Digital Products and Downloads

Digital products such as eBooks, printables, and courses are for personal use only. They must not be resold, copied, or distributed without permission. All sales of digital downloads are final unless otherwise stated.

4. Community Conduct

We encourage open discussion across our community channels. However, we do not tolerate hate speech, harassment, or any content that discriminates against others. We reserve the right to remove users or comments that breach these standards.

5. External Links

Our website may include links to other websites for convenience or reference. The African Parent is not responsible for the content, policies, or accuracy of external sites.

6. Limitation of Liability

The African Parent is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website, reliance on information provided, or purchase of products. Use of our resources is at your own discretion and risk.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the new terms.

For questions, please contact us at support@theafricanparent.org.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st October 2025

The African Parent values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data when you visit our website, subscribe to our content, purchase digital products, or make a donation.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal details that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, payment information, and any messages or forms you complete. We also collect non-personal information through cookies, analytics, and third-party tools such as Google Analytics or PayPal.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process donations and purchases
  • Send newsletters, updates, or resources you subscribe to
  • Improve our content, services, and website performance
  • Respond to your messages or queries

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to anyone.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

All personal information is stored securely and only accessible to authorised members of our team. Payment data is processed by trusted third-party platforms such as PayPal or Stripe. We do not retain full credit or debit card details on our servers.

4. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by contacting us at hello@theafricanparent.org.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to improve your experience, personalise content, and track website performance. More information is available in our Cookie Policy.

6. Contact Us

Email: hello@theafricanparent.org

Website: www.theafricanparent.org

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1st October 2025

The African Parent uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow our website to recognise your browser and remember information such as preferences or pages visited.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies to enable core website functions
  • Analytics cookies to understand website traffic and improve performance
  • Marketing cookies to tailor content or advertisements (where applicable)

3. Managing Cookies

You can accept, reject, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use services such as Google Analytics, YouTube, or social media embeds that set their own cookies. These are managed according to their respective privacy policies.