Privacy Policy

At Azokwe, we believe that knowledge belongs to everyone. Because our mission is centered on trust and preservation, protecting your privacy is fundamental to how we operate.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to maintain the integrity of the archive:

• Account Information: When you register to contribute, we collect your username and email address.
• Usage Data: We track which records are viewed (like our "Trending" section) to understand what history matters most to our community.
• Contributions: Any biography, manuscript, or data you voluntarily submit becomes part of the archive's permanent record.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information strictly for the following purposes:

• To verify the authenticity of contributors (protecting the archive from vandalism).
• To personalize your experience (such as "Bookmarks" or "Reading History").
• To analyze archive growth and usage patterns.

3. Data Preservation

As an archive, our goal is long-term preservation. While you may update your personal profile, public contributions to the historical record may be retained indefinitely to maintain the historical context and integrity of the database.

4. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and functional cookies to remember your preferences (like your last visited category). We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising.

5. Contact Us

If you have questions about your data or wish to request an account deletion, please contact our data steward at privacy@azokwe.org.