At Passerelle Africa, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website or participate in our program.
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Passerelle Africa is a nonprofit initiative that supports the professional return of young talents trained abroad to Sub-Saharan Africa. We offer a free mentorship program and operate the website www.passerelleafrica.com to facilitate this mission.
We only collect personal data that you voluntarily share when interacting with the site. This includes:
Name
Email address
Country of residence
Gender (optional)
Professional background
Educational history
Motivation for applying
Any message you choose to write via contact forms
We do not collect sensitive data such as identity documents, financial details, or health records.
We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
We use your information strictly to:
Process and evaluate applications from mentors and mentees
Match mentees with suitable mentors
Contact you about your participation in the program
Respond to inquiries and partnership requests
Improve our service and communications
Manage internal reporting and anonymized statistics
We will never use your data for commercial purposes.
Access to your data is limited to authorized members of the Passerelle Africa team and our secure web tools (such as Webflow, form management tools, or email systems).
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.
In rare cases, we may share anonymized and aggregated data (e.g. total number of applications) for reporting or impact evaluation.
Your data is stored securely on Webflow servers and/or the systems used to manage form submissions. These platforms offer SSL encryption and comply with industry security standards.
Only individuals explicitly authorized by Passerelle Africa can access submitted data.
We keep your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
You can ask us to delete your personal data at any time.
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Contact you about your participation in the program
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at:
hello@passerelleafrica.comWe may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. All changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
hello@passerelleafrica.com