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Privacy Policy

How we protect and use your data

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

1. Introduction

After Malaria ("we," "us," or "our") operates aftermalaria.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@aftermalaria.org

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Account information (name, email address, username)
  • Profile information (optional bio, research interests, affiliations)
  • Communication data (messages, support inquiries)
  • Authentication data (password hashes, OAuth tokens)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referral sources
  • Interaction with Site features

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing your data for specific purposes
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to perform our services under our Terms of Service
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our research platform
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our research platform services
  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Communicating with you about updates, research, and support
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Facilitating research collaboration and knowledge sharing

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers to operate our platform, including hosting, analytics, authentication, and email services. These providers have access to your data only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of After Malaria, our users, or others.

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data during international transfers.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@aftermalaria.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

After Malaria

Email: info@aftermalaria.org

Website: https://aftermalaria.org