Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Afro Fanthem ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you participate in our campaign to unite African football fans and advocate for greater recognition from football clubs and institutions.

2. Information We Collect

When you register and complete our survey, we collect the following information:

  • Registration Information: Email address (required), country (required), city (optional), phone number (optional)
  • Survey Responses: Your answers about club support, engagement preferences, and opinions
  • Prize Draw Entry: If you opt in, your email and phone number for prize verification
  • Technical Data: IP address (hashed for privacy), browser information, and timestamps

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

  • Campaign Advocacy: Aggregated, anonymized data to demonstrate African fan engagement to football clubs and institutions
  • Prize Draw: To contact winners and verify eligibility (phone number required for prize entry)
  • Communication: To send important updates about the campaign (only if you've consented)
  • Analytics: To understand our community and improve our advocacy efforts

4. Phone Number Usage

Phone numbers are collected for prize draw eligibility. We use phone numbers to:

  • Verify your location through country code (helps reduce fraudulent entries)
  • Contact prize draw winners
  • Prevent duplicate or bot submissions

Your phone number will never be sold, shared with third parties for marketing, or used for any purpose other than prize draw verification.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Aggregated, anonymized statistics may be shared with football clubs and institutions as part of our advocacy efforts. Individual responses from the open-text question may be shared anonymously (without any identifying information) to demonstrate fan sentiment.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Secure, encrypted database storage
  • IP address hashing for privacy
  • Protected admin access to data
  • Regular security reviews

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Survey data will be retained for the duration of the campaign and any follow-up advocacy work. Prize draw entries will be retained until winners are selected and prizes distributed.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our social media channels or via email.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session while completing the survey. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

10. Prize Draw Terms

The prize draw ends August 31, 2026. 100 winners will be randomly selected from eligible entries (those who opted in and provided a valid phone number). Winners will receive merchandise related to the club they selected in the survey. Winners will be contacted via the phone number and/or email provided.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us through: