Last Updated: July 26, 2026

AfriCode ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This GDPR Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at africode.pro or use our services, including QR code generation, AfriKall, AfriKonnect, AfriText, AfriTrack, and EmergencyQR (collectively, the "Services").

This notice applies to individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. If you are located elsewhere, other privacy policies may apply.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
AfriCode
Email: support@africode.pro
Website: africode.pro

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: first name, last name, username, or similar identifier.
• Contact Data: email address, phone number, and billing address.
• Technical Data: internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
• Usage Data: information about how you use our website and Services, including QR code scan analytics (e.g., location, device, scan time).
• Marketing and Communications Data: your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

• Direct interactions: when you create an account, subscribe to our Services, fill in forms, or contact us.
• Automated technologies: as you interact with our website, we automatically collect Technical Data and Usage Data via cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.
• Third parties: we may receive data from analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), payment processors, and advertising networks.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis, including:

• Consent: you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., marketing emails).
• Contract: processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., providing QR code services).
• Legal obligation: we are required to process data to comply with the law.
• Legitimate interests: processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our Services, including QR code generation and analytics.
• Process payments and manage your account.
• Communicate with you about your account, updates, and support.
• Improve our website and Services through analytics.
• Send marketing communications where you have consented.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your data with:

• Service providers: hosting (DigitalOcean, AWS), payment processors (Paystack, Stripe), email providers, and analytics services.
• Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

If we transfer your data outside the EEA or UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, we retain account data for the duration of your account plus 6 years after closure to comply with tax and legal obligations. Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to restrict processing: request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Right to object: object to our processing of your data, including for direct marketing.
• Rights related to automated decision-making: including profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@africode.pro. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy below.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption (SSL/TLS), firewalls, and access controls.

11. Changes to This Notice

We may update this GDPR Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated notice on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Where required, we will seek your consent.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: support@africode.pro
Website: africode.pro