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1. Introduction

The CCA Lagos & Bisi Silva Archive (“we”, “our”, “the Archive”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our digital archive platform.

By accessing or using this platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Institutional affiliation (if applicable)
  • Login credentials

b. Usage Information

  • Pages visited within the archive
  • Search queries and interactions
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address

c. User-Submitted Content

  • Feedback submitted via “Let Us Know”
  • Requests for materials or assistance
  • Profile updates

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to archive materials
  • Manage user accounts and authentication
  • Improve user experience and platform functionality
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Maintain the security of the platform
  • Generate anonymized usage statistics for research and reporting

 

4. Access and User Accounts

Access to certain parts of the archive may require registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate platform policies or misuse archive materials.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only in the following cases:

  • With trusted service providers supporting the platform (under strict confidentiality)
  • When required by law or legal processes
  • To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the Archive

 

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking

The platform may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Improve functionality
  • Analyze usage patterns

You can control cookie settings through your browser.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and archival obligations)
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Archival Integrity

As a research archive, certain materials and metadata may be preserved permanently for historical and scholarly purposes. Requests for deletion will be reviewed in line with archival ethics and institutional responsibilities.

10. Third-Party Links

The platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:

CCA Lagos Archive Team
Email: info@ccalagos.org
Website: ccalagos.org

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