Effective Date: 25th of August 2022.
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Association of Phoneticians and Phonologists in Nigeria (APPN). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you provide when registering, submitting articles, or contacting us.
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To manage your account and provide you with journal-related services.
- To communicate with you regarding submissions, reviews, and other inquiries.
- To improve our website and services based on user feedback and usage data.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (if you opt-in).
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.
- Request information about how we handle your data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@appn.site.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Note that declining cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.