Privacy Policy

Manufacturing Africa Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2025

Your privacy is a priority at Manufacturing Africa (“MA,” “we,” or “us”). This policy outlines the personal information we collect and how we utilise it to further our mission. We are committed to transparency and to protecting the data you entrust to us.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

How We Collect Your Information

We gather information in a few ways, always with the goal of providing you with a better experience and fulfilling our program’s objectives.

• Information You Share With Us. We collect the personal data you provide when you engage with our programs and content. This happens when you:
  • Sign up for our newsletters and events.
  • Apply to our programs, like the Green Business Building Accelerator.
  • Submit an inquiry through a contact form.
  • Apply for a career opportunity.This information typically includes your name, email address, location, and professional details.
• Information Collected Automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect some technical information when you visit our site. This is done through cookies and similar technologies, helping us understand how you use our website and how we can improve it.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for specific, legitimate purposes connected to our work.

• To Provide Our Services. Your data allows us to respond to your inquiries, send you relevant updates, and manage our relationships with the start-ups, manufacturers, and investors we support.
• To Improve Our Website. We analyze how our site is used to enhance its performance, strengthen security, and ensure it functions smoothly for all visitors.
• For Analytics and Reporting. We may use data in an aggregated, anonymous form for research and analysis. This helps us understand industry trends and measure the impact of our programs.
• To Meet Legal Obligations. We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations or to protect our legal rights.

Data Sharing and Transfers

We treat your information with respect.

We do not sell your personal data.

However, to run our program effectively, we may share your information with trusted partners who are committed to protecting it:

• Service Providers. We work with third parties for technical support, like website hosting. They are only permitted to use your data to perform the services we ask of them.
• Program Affiliates and Partners. Information may be shared within the Manufacturing Africa program and with our consortium partners to help us deliver our services.
• Legal Requirements. We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Because our work is international, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We use established legal safeguards to ensure your data remains protected, no matter where it goes.

Data Security and Retention

We are serious about securing your data. We use generally accepted technical and operational security standards to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized changes. Access is limited to authorized personnel who are required to keep it confidential. We will only keep your personal data for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to meet our legal obligations.

Our Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device. They help our site function correctly, remember your preferences, and allow us to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can control or refuse cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

Information for Job Applicants

If you apply for a role with Manufacturing Africa, we use the information you provide to evaluate your application. This includes your professional history, qualifications, and contact details from your application materials. We may retain your information to consider you for future opportunities, unless you request that we do not.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These can include the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your information. You may also have the right to object to or limit the processing of your data.

Updates to This Policy

Our work and the world around us are always evolving. We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.