At Kitabu, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal data and ensuring its security. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. By using the Kitabu.africa platform, you unconditionally accept the terms and conditions of the following privacy policy. The current online version of this privacy policy is the only enforceable version throughout your use of the site until a new version replaces it.
Access to Kitabu and its use are open for personal and/or professional purposes. You agree not to use the platform or the information displayed on it for commercial, advertising, or any unauthorized solicitation purposes, including sending unsolicited emails.
All elements present on Kitabu (trademarks, photographs, texts, illustrations, videos, logos, databases, algorithms, source code, etc.) are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These elements are the exclusive property of Kitabu or its partners and may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or exploited without prior authorization.
Kitabu reserves the right, at any time, to:
Kitabu shall not be held liable for technical failures, service interruptions, or any other malfunctions preventing access to the platform. The hardware used to access Kitabu is the sole responsibility of the user, who must ensure its protection against viruses and other cyber threats.
Adding hyperlinks to Kitabu is permitted provided it does not harm its image. Kitabu reserves the right to request the removal of any link that does not comply with this condition. Kitabu disclaims any responsibility regarding content accessible via external links.
Personal data collected on Kitabu includes, but is not limited to:
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Your personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to manage your account, your works, and your copyrights, in compliance with applicable legal obligations.
We obtain your explicit consent before collecting your personal data. This data is used to:
Information regarding your works and transactions is strictly confidential. It will only be shared with third parties: • With your explicit consent. • When required by law. • With our technical partners under contracts ensuring an equivalent level of protection.
We implement advanced security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. However, we remind you that any data transmission over the Internet carries risks, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Users are responsible for protecting their personal information and must comply with the platform's terms of use. Any fraudulent or non-compliant use may result in the suspension or deletion of the concerned account.
Financial transactions conducted on Kitabu are secured via encryption protocols. We do not store any banking information on our servers and use specialized providers for payment processing.
We use cookies to: • Improve your user experience. • Analyze platform traffic and usage. • Personalize content and recommendations. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. In case of major changes, we will notify you via email or a platform notification. The latest version of this policy will always be accessible on our website.
This policy is governed by the data protection laws in force in Kitabu's country of operation (Cameroon). In case of dispute, only the competent courts of Cameroon shall have jurisdiction.
You may exercise your rights by contacting us at: contact@kitabu.africa