Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Cocoa Farmers Association of Africa (COFAAA), operating under the Cocoa Roundtable Initiative (CORI), is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, partners, sponsors, and all visitors who interact with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By engaging with COFAAA—whether through our website, events, membership, or programs—you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

  • Name, address, phone number, and email address.
  • Organization or business details (if applicable).
  • Identification details for membership registration.

B. Non-Personal Information

  • Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, browser type, IP address).
  • Aggregated statistics that do not identify individuals.

C. Event and Program Data

  • Registration details for conferences, training, and programs.
  • Photos, videos, or testimonials (with consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Process membership applications and manage accounts.
  • Communicate important updates, news, and opportunities.
  • Organize events, training programs, and market access activities.
  • Improve our services, programs, and online platforms.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only when:

  • Required by law or legal process.
  • Necessary for event coordination, sponsorship, or partnership activities.
  • You have given consent for information to be shared (e.g., in a public member directory or media coverage).

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections or updates to your information.
  • Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, track site usage, and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit certain website features.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platforms may contain links to other websites. COFAAA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

COFAAA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our official channels with an updated effective date.

Contact Information:
Cocoa Roundtable Initiative (CORI) – Administrative Secretariat
Ondo State, Nigeria
📧 Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
📞 Phone: +234 803 471 3426