Privacy Policy

Last updated November 2026. This page explains what information AfricaMart collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Overview

This policy applies to africamart.co and describes how AfricaMart ("we", "us") collects, uses and shares information when buyers and suppliers use our marketplace.

2. Information we collect

Account information — when you register, we collect your name, email address, password (stored securely by our authentication provider) and the role you sign up as (buyer or supplier).

Business & listing information — suppliers provide company details, product listings, pricing and storefront content. Buyers may provide sourcing requirements when posting an RFQ or contacting a supplier.

Usage information — pages visited, searches, saved items and similar interactions with the marketplace, used to operate and improve the platform.

3. How we use your information

We use the information above to operate your account, display your storefront or saved items, match buyers with relevant suppliers and RFQs, provide customer support, keep the marketplace secure, and communicate with you about your account or activity.

4. How we share your information

When you send an inquiry or post an RFQ, the relevant details are shared with the supplier(s) or buyer involved so they can respond. We may also share information with service providers who help us run AfricaMart (such as hosting, authentication and spam-prevention providers), or where required by law. We do not sell your personal information.

5. Cookies & similar technologies

AfricaMart uses essential cookies and local storage to keep you signed in and remember preferences such as your selected currency. We also use Cloudflare for security and performance, and Cloudflare Turnstile to help prevent spam on inquiry and account forms.

6. Data retention & security

We retain account and listing information for as long as your account is active, and take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your rights & choices

You can review and update your account details from your dashboard at any time. To request access, correction or deletion of your personal information, contact us — we'll respond as soon as we can.

8. Children's privacy

AfricaMart is a B2B marketplace intended for business use and is not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact us

Questions about this policy? Get in touch with our team.