Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At African Evaluation Models (AEM), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. We collect information you provide directly to us when creating an account, participating in challenges, or uploading datasets. This includes your name, email address, profile information, and any predictive models or data you choose to submit.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the AEM platform.
• Evaluate model performance and rank participants on leaderboards.
• Facilitate secure data sharing and monetization features.
• Communicate with you regarding updates, security alerts, and event notifications.

3. Data Security & Sovereignty

Data sovereignty is a core principle at AEM. We implement state-of-the-art encryption and security measures to ensure your data remains secure. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Any dataset contributed to the platform remains under the ownership of the original creator unless explicitly licensed otherwise.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use standard tracking technologies such as cookies to analyze platform usage, maintain authentication sessions, and improve the user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect platform functionality.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, modify, or permanently delete your personal information and uploaded data from our servers at any time. To exercise these rights, please use the account management tools provided in your dashboard or contact our support team.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information on our privacy practices.