AiBC Privacy Statement
The African Island Business Council (“AiBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy rights of all persons. This Privacy Statement describes how we may collect, retain, process, share, and transfer your Personally Identifiable Information, as defined below. Please review this Privacy Statement carefully. By submitting your Personal Information to AiBC, you are consenting to our collection and use of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Statement.
Personally Identifiable Information Defined. “Personally Identifiable Information” is any information that relates to an identifiable person and can be used, alone or in combination with other available information, to identify the person, not including information that has been de-identified or aggregated such that it does not identify a person and cannot reasonably be used, alone or in combination with other available information, to identify a person. Personally Identifiable Information that has been de-identified and aggregated so that it no longer identifies, or can be used to identify, alone or in combination with other information, an individual is not Personally Identifiable Information.
When this Privacy Statement Applies. This Privacy Statement applies to Personally Identifiable Information you submit to AiBC including through websites, applications, services, and domains owned, controlled, operated, and/or maintained by AiBC.
When this Privacy Statement Does NOT Apply. Some AiBC web pages may have links to external third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by AiBC. The AiBC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites, and Personally Identifiable Information you may submit to such websites is not subject to this Privacy Statement. You should read the third-party website privacy statement to understand how your Personally Identifiable Information will be collected, used, and shared. Finally, Personally Identifiable Information you submit to chat rooms, forums, message boards, and other public forums may become public information and is not subject to this Privacy Statement. You should exercise caution when deciding to disclose Personally Identifiable Information in such places.
Why AiBC Uses Personally Identifiable Information. AiBC uses Personally Identifiable Information to administer AiBC and its operations and to otherwise fulfill its mission. We may also use your Personally Identifiable Information to respond to your requests, provide promotional or educational materials that may be of interest to you, complete requested transactions such as the purchase of event tickets, conduct internal research and to otherwise meet our legal and reporting obligations. AiBC requires Personally Identifiable Information only as necessary to achieve the legitimate purpose for which it is being acquired.
How AiBC Receives your Personally Identifiable Information. You provide AiBC with your Personally Identifiable Information when you visit AiBC website, complete surveys or forms sponsored by AiBC, attend events sponsored by AiBC, apply to or work for AiBC, or otherwise interact with AiBC. The AiBC, like most organizations, also collects visitors’ web-browsing patterns unless they take steps to browse anonymously, or to opt out. Generic information is collected using “cookies,” which are text files placed on your computer to evaluate usage patterns so that we can improve both content and distribution. You may refuse to accept cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, but doing so may prevent you from using the full functionality of the AiBC Web.
In some cases, AiBC may receive your Personally Identifiable Information from third parties.
Rules for Individuals under 13 Years of Age. The AiBC is committed to protecting the privacy of children under the age of 13 as required by the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). Consistent with COPPA, if a user of the AiBC Web is under the age of 13, such user is not authorized to provide AiBC with Personally Identifiable Information, and AiBC will not use any such information in its collection activities once AiBC becomes aware that the user is under the age of 13. Users under the age of 13 and their parents or guardians are cautioned that the collection of Personally Identifiable Information volunteered online or by email by children under the age of 13 will be treated the same as information given by an adult until the AiBC becomes aware that the user is under the age of 13, and such information may be subject to public access.
Who Processes or Receives Your Personally Identifiable Information. Your Personally Identifiable Information may be processed by AiBC advisory and employee, and others, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes for processing the information and the activities of the AiBC. The AiBC may share your Personally Identifiable Information with AiBC related Organizations. In some cases, AiBC may also share your Personally Identifiable Information with third parties to assist AiBC in achieving its objectives and to otherwise fulfill regulatory obligations. We may also share your Personally Identifiable Information with third parties with your consent.
How Long AiBC Keeps Your Personally Identifiable Information. We follow applicable laws governing the retention of your Personally Identifiable Information. We retain your information for as long as needed to fulfill our business and archival purposes, and in some cases, the information may be retained indefinitely. Factors that influence the length of time we retain your information include our legal obligations, our need for information to provide services to you, and our interest in preserving the historical records of AiBC and our activities.
Your Rights as a Data Subject. You may have the right to view, amend, or request that the AiBC delete Personally Identifiable Information.
How to Exercise Your Rights. You should submit requests to view, amend or delete Personally Identifiable Information to AiBC, Privacy Officer:
Email: iTelephone: 240-960-0582
Address: Attn: Privacy Officer 14105 Westmeath Dr Laurel, MD 20707
At that time, you will be asked to (i) identify yourself; and (ii) identify the specific information or data that you are concerned about; and (iii) state what right(s) you wish to exercise. To expedite processing your request, please identify the data collection location (e.g., the website where your Personally Identifiable Information was collected), if known. If AiBC rejects your request, it will explain the reason.
Updates to Our Privacy Statement. This Privacy Statement may be changed from time to time, and updates will be posted to AiBC Web. This version is current as of 08/05/2024.