Effective Date: June 28, 2025

At Folktales.Africa, we care about your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. We aim to keep things simple and transparent.

1. What We Collect
We collect only what’s necessary to improve your experience. This may include:

Basic usage data (like page visits or time spent on stories)

Optional contact info (if you sign up for a newsletter or reach out to us)

Comments or submissions (if you share your own stories)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it.

2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

Improve how the site works

Respond to messages or feedback

Share updates (only if you opt in)

Prevent spam or abuse

We do not sell or trade your information.

3. Cookies
Like most websites, we use cookies to understand how people use our site and make it better. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.

4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted services like Google Analytics or a newsletter provider. These services have their own privacy policies and help us manage things like performance and email subscriptions.

5. Your Rights
You can:

Ask to see what data we have about you

Request corrections or deletion

Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time

Just email us at hello@folktales.africa and we’ll respond promptly.

6. Children’s Privacy
Folktales.Africa is open to all ages, but we don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Changes to This Policy
If we update this policy, we’ll post the changes clearly on this page. If anything significant changes, we’ll let you know.

8. Contact
Got questions or concerns?
Email us at: hello@folktales.africa