Last updated: 16/11/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Afroko (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use our website https://afroko.co.uk (“the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using Afroko, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Afroko is an online directory platform designed to help users discover Afro-Caribbean shops, restaurants, services, events, and cultural businesses across the UK.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: [your email]
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
When you:
• Create an account
• List a business
• Contact us
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Submit a form
• Leave a review (future feature)
We may collect:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business details
• Address
• Opening hours
• Photos and media you upload
• Social media links
• Any messages you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages you view
• Time spent on the site
• Referral sources
• Cookies and tracking data
This helps us improve site performance, security, and user experience.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Enable website functionality
• Remember your preferences
• Improve performance
• Analyse site traffic
• Personalise content
You can control cookies from your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
• Provide, manage and improve the Afroko site
• Allow you to register, log in, and manage your account
• Publish business listings you submit
• Communicate with you about your listing or account
• Display relevant search results and content
• Improve security and prevent fraud
• Respond to enquiries and support requests
• Send updates or promotional information (only if you opt in)
• Analyse how the website is used
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Using Your Data
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
• Contract – to provide services you sign up for
• Legitimate interests – to improve and secure the platform
• Consent – when you subscribe to marketing communications
• Legal obligation – where required by law or regulation
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
• Service providers helping us operate the website (e.g., hosting providers)
• Payment processors (if payments are introduced)
• Analytics providers
• Security and fraud-prevention partners
• Law enforcement or regulators when legally required
We never sell your information.
Any third-party processors we use must comply with UK GDPR.
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights:
• Right to access your data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent for marketing at any time
To make a request, contact us at: [your email]
We must respond to your request within one month.
7. Data Retention
We only keep your data for as long as necessary, including:
• Active account information
• Business listing details while your listing is live
• Communication records for support and security reasons
• Legal or financial records where required by law
You may request deletion of your account at any time.
8. How We Protect Your Data
We use appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
• Encrypted website (HTTPS)
• Secure hosting
• Password protection
• Access control
• Regular updates and monitoring
However, no online system is completely secure, so we encourage you to protect your account with strong passwords.
9. Third-Party Links
Afroko may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for how these sites collect or use your data. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. Business Listings and Public Information
When you submit a business listing:
• The information you provide may appear publicly on the site
• This may include your business name, address, photos, description, opening hours, and contact details
Do not submit personal information that you do not want publicly visible.
11. Children’s Privacy
Afroko is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that information from a minor has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or want to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@afroko.co.uk
Website: https://afroko.co.uk