Who we are
Welcome to Shore Africa, a digital platform operated by Shore.Africa Limited, based in Lagos, Nigeria, spotlighting Africa’s highlights, particularly in sectors like technology, renewable energy, agribusiness, healthcare, and tourism. It covers topics such as economic growth, luxury travel, and investment opportunities.
By accessing or using our website (https://www.shore.africa) or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Shore.Africa, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have legal permission from a guardian to use our services. These Terms govern your access to our content, including articles, reports, and other materials on technology, renewable energy, agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and related sectors.
2. Use of Services
Permitted Use: You may use Shore Africa to access and share our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Content may include articles on economic growth, luxury travel, or investment opportunities.
Prohibited Actions: You agree not to:
Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission.
Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data.
Engage in activities that disrupt our platform, such as hacking or spamming.
Post or share unlawful, defamatory, or offensive content in comments or user submissions.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on Shore Africa, including text, images, and logos, is owned by Shore.Africa Limited or its licensors and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share links to our articles or quote excerpts with proper attribution (e.g., “Source: Shore.Africa”), but unauthorized reproduction or commercial use is prohibited.
4. User Contributions
If you submit comments, feedback, or content (e.g., via contact forms or social media integrations), you grant Shore Africa a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and reproduce your contributions for promotional or editorial purposes. You are responsible for ensuring your contributions are lawful and do not infringe on third-party rights.
5. Third-Party Links
Shore Africa may include links to third-party websites (e.g., partners in tourism or technology sectors). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimers
Content Accuracy: We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on sectors like free trade zones or luxury hospitality, but we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of our content.
Availability: Shore Africa is provided “as is” and may be unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues.
Investment Advice: Our content on investment opportunities is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a professional before making investment decisions.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shore.Africa Limited, its affiliates, and employees are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform, including losses from inaccurate content or service interruptions.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Shore Africa if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities. You may stop using our services at any time.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The updated Terms will be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Shore Africa constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: support@shore.africa
Address: Shore Africa Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 21, 2024
At Shore Africa, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website (www.shore.africa) or services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or comment on articles, we may collect your name, email address, or phone number (if provided).
Usage Data: We collect non-personal data about how you interact with our platform, such as pages visited, time spent, and device type, using cookies and analytics tools.
Third-Party Data: If you engage with us via social media (e.g., X or LinkedIn), we may collect publicly available information like your username or profile details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide and improve our services, such as delivering relevant content on technology, tourism, or healthcare.
Respond to inquiries or feedback submitted via contact forms.
Send newsletters or updates (with your consent; you can unsubscribe at any time).
Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience, using tools like Google Analytics.
Comply with legal obligations under Nigerian law.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience and track site performance. For example, cookies help us remember your preferences or analyze which articles (e.g., on free trade zones or luxury travel) are most popular. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit functionality.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
Service Providers: Trusted partners (e.g., email marketing platforms or analytics providers) who assist with our operations, bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may share data with regulatory bodies in Nigeria or elsewhere.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access or breaches. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., responding to inquiries or sending newsletters). Usage data may be kept longer for analytics purposes, anonymized where possible.
7. Your Rights
Under the NDPR 2019, you have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Object to or restrict data processing.
Withdraw consent for data use (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters). To exercise these rights, contact us at support@shore.africa. We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may link to external sites (e.g., partners in tourism or technology). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
As a Nigeria-based platform, most data is processed locally. If we transfer data to service providers outside Nigeria (e.g., for analytics), we ensure compliance with NDPR requirements for cross-border transfers.
10. Children’s Privacy
Shore Africa is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Shore.Africa constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about your privacy, contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: privacy@shore.africa
Address: Shore.Africa Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
