Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/10/2026

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1. Introduction

Welcome to The Continent Club (“The Continent Club,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use The Continent Club website, mobile applications, memberships, directories, events, live features, communication tools, and all related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

The Continent Club is the digital home of the African diaspora, connecting communities, businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and individuals worldwide.

By creating an account or using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of The Continent Club, including:

● Visitors

● Registered users

● Members

● Premium members

● Businesses

● Community organizations

● Community leaders

● Event organizers

● Sponsors

● Grant applicants

● Advertisers

● Vendors

● Partners

It applies to both our website and mobile application.

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3. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the Platform, we may collect the following categories of information.

Account Information

When creating an account, we may collect:

● Full name

● Username

● Email address

● Phone number

● Password

● Date of birth

● Gender (optional)

● Country

● State or Province

● City

● ZIP or Postal Code

● Language preference

● Profile photograph

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Profile Information

Users may choose to provide:

● Biography

● Profession

● Business information

● Community organization

● Position or title

● Social media links

● Website

● Interests

● Education

● Skills

● Photos

● Videos

Some profile information may be publicly visible based on your privacy settings and the features you choose to use.

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Community Directory Information

If you submit or manage a community organization, we may collect information such as:

● Community name

● Country represented

● City

● State

● Organization description

● Community logo

● Contact information

● Leadership information

● Community resources

● Social media accounts

● Website

● Event information

This information may be publicly displayed within the Platform.

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Business Directory Information

Businesses may submit information including:

● Business name

● Business description

● Industry

● Address

● Contact information

● Website

● Social media

● Business hours

● Photos

● Videos

● Promotions

● Services offered

Business listings may be visible to other users through search and directory features.

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Community Leader Profiles

Community leaders who choose to participate may provide:

● Name

● Position

● Biography

● Contact information

● Profession

● Nationality

● City

● State

● Photographs

● Organization information

Certain information may appear publicly within Community Leadership features.

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User Content

The Platform allows users to create and share content.

This may include:

● Videos

● Images

● Comments

● Captions

● Reactions

● Likes

● Messages

● Community nominations

● Spotlight nominations

● Sapology nominations

● Event posts

● Community updates

Users control the content they choose to upload, subject to our Terms and Community Guidelines.

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Direct Messages

If messaging features are available, we may process:

● Messages

● Shared media

● Shared files

● Conversation metadata

We do not use private conversations for advertising purposes.

However, we may review communications when reasonably necessary to investigate reports of abuse, fraud, illegal activity, or violations of our Terms, or when required by law.

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Live Features

If you participate in:

● Moms Circle Live

● Men’s Leadership Circle

● Unity Cup Live

● Other live discussions

we may collect:

● Participation history

● Chat messages

● Reactions

● Gifts sent

● Gifts received

● Audio or video participation (where applicable)

4. Device and Technical Information

To operate, secure, and improve the Platform, The Continent Club may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

● Device type

● Device model

● Operating system

● Browser type

● Application version

● IP address

● Device identifiers

● Mobile carrier

● Language settings

● Time zone

● Crash reports

● Diagnostic information

● Log files

● Internet Protocol (IP) address

● Device performance information

This information helps us improve security, troubleshoot technical issues, optimize performance, and enhance the overall user experience.

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5. Location Information

Depending on your device settings and your permission, we may collect location information to provide location-based features, including:

● Finding nearby businesses

● Community organizations

● Events

● Local African associations

● New to America resources

● Emergency community contacts

● Embassy and Consulate information

● Job opportunities

● Churches

● Community services

You may disable location permissions through your device settings; however, certain location-based features may become unavailable.

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6. Payment Information

Certain Platform features may require payment, including memberships, event registrations, sponsorships, advertising, directory promotions, and other services.

Payment transactions are processed by secure third-party payment providers.

The Continent Club does not store complete credit card numbers or other full payment card information on its servers.

We may receive limited transaction information, including:

● Payment confirmation

● Transaction ID

● Purchase amount

● Purchase date

● Subscription status

● Billing country

This information is used solely to process purchases, manage subscriptions, prevent fraud, and provide customer support.

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7. Sign-In Services

For your convenience, you may be able to register or sign in using third-party authentication providers, including services offered by Apple, Google, or other supported providers.

When you choose one of these sign-in methods, we may receive information authorized by you through that provider, such as:

● Name

● Email address

● Profile picture

● Unique account identifier

The information shared depends on your privacy settings with the applicable provider.

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8. Notifications

The Platform may send notifications regarding:

● Messages

● Membership updates

● Community activity

● Spotlight selections

● Event reminders

● Gala announcements

● Grant opportunities

● Sponsorship updates

● Directory activity

● Community Leader updates

● Business updates

● Security alerts

● Account activity

● Platform announcements

You may manage notification preferences through your account settings or your device settings.

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9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website and certain Platform features may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to:

● Remember your preferences

● Maintain your login session

● Improve website performance

● Measure usage

● Enhance security

● Personalize your experience

● Analyze traffic

● Detect fraud

You may configure your browser to refuse certain cookies, although doing so may affect the functionality of portions of the Platform.

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10. Analytics

The Continent Club may use analytics tools to better understand how users interact with the Platform.

Analytics may help us understand:

● Which features are most popular

● Search activity

● Community engagement

● Business directory usage

● Event participation

● App performance

● Technical issues

● User experience improvements

Analytics information is used to improve the Platform and develop new features.

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11. How We Use Your Information

We use information collected through the Platform to:

● Create and manage user accounts.

● Authenticate users.

● Provide Platform features.

● Operate community directories.

● Operate business directories.

● Display public profiles.

● Display community leader profiles.

● Publish community organizations.

● Process membership applications.

● Process sponsorship inquiries.

● Process grant applications.

● Process event registrations.

● Facilitate Gala attendance.

● Deliver Spotlight features.

● Operate the Sapology Feed.

● Operate the Moms Circle.

● Operate the Men’s Leadership Circle.

● Operate Unity Cup Live.

● Process virtual gifts where applicable.

● Provide customer support.

● Improve safety and security.

● Prevent fraud and abuse.

● Moderate content.

● Detect policy violations.

● Personalize recommendations.

● Improve Platform functionality.

● Conduct research and analytics.

● Comply with legal obligations.

● Protect our rights and the rights of others.

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12. Public Information

Certain information that you choose to provide may be visible to other users.

Examples include:

● Username

● Profile photo

● Biography

● Business listings

● Community organization listings

● Community leader profiles

● Public videos

● Public comments

● Spotlight features

● Sapology submissions

● Community nominations

● Business promotions

● Event information

Users should avoid publishing sensitive personal information in areas intended for public viewing.

13. Sharing Your Information

The Continent Club values your privacy. We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only as described in this Privacy Policy, including:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the Platform, including providers that assist with:

● Cloud hosting

● Data storage

● Authentication

● Payment processing

● Subscription management

● Analytics

● Customer support

● Email communications

● Push notifications

● Security

● Fraud prevention

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

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Other Users

Certain information is intended to be public.

Depending on how you use the Platform, other users may see:

● Your public profile

● Username

● Profile photo

● Biography

● Business listings

● Community organization listings

● Community leader profiles

● Public comments

● Public videos

● Spotlight features

● Sapology content

● Event information

● Public achievements

● Awards

● Recognition

You control much of the information you choose to publish.

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Business and Community Directories

Information submitted for inclusion in our directories may be publicly displayed to help users discover businesses, organizations, professionals, and community resources.

Examples include:

● Business name

● Organization name

● Contact information

● Website

● Social media links

● Address

● Hours of operation

● Services

● Community leadership

● Public descriptions

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Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:

● Comply with applicable law.

● Respond to valid legal requests.

● Protect the safety of users.

● Protect the rights of The Continent Club.

● Investigate fraud or illegal activity.

● Enforce our Terms and Conditions.

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Business Transfers

If The Continent Club undergoes a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, investment transaction, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

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14. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

● Operate the Platform.

● Maintain user accounts.

● Provide requested services.

● Comply with legal obligations.

● Resolve disputes.

● Enforce our agreements.

● Protect the security and integrity of the Platform.

Even after an account is deleted, certain information may be retained for legal, accounting, fraud prevention, backup, or security purposes where permitted or required by law.

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15. Protecting Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These safeguards may include:

● Encryption where appropriate.

● Secure authentication.

● Access controls.

● Security monitoring.

● Regular software updates.

● Fraud detection systems.

● Account protection measures.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information over the Internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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16. Your Choices

You may have the ability to:

● Update your profile information.

● Change your password.

● Manage notification preferences.

● Control location permissions.

● Edit business listings.

● Edit community listings.

● Delete certain content.

● Delete your account.

● Manage communication preferences.

Some information may remain visible if it has been shared publicly by you before deletion or if retention is required by law.

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17. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account at any time through available Platform settings or by contacting us.

Deleting your account generally removes your profile from public view.

However, certain information may remain where necessary to:

● Complete ongoing transactions.

● Comply with legal obligations.

● Detect fraud.

● Resolve disputes.

● Enforce our agreements.

● Maintain backups for a limited period.

● Protect the Platform and its users.

Public interactions, such as comments or content shared with others, may remain visible in certain circumstances unless otherwise removed.

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18. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is intended for individuals 16 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 16.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without appropriate authorization where required, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us using the information provided below.

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19. International Users

The Continent Club serves users around the world.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored in countries where we or our service providers operate.

Regardless of where information is processed, we take reasonable steps to protect personal information consistent with applicable privacy laws.

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20. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

● Request access to your personal information.

● Request correction of inaccurate information.

● Request deletion of certain personal information.

● Request a copy of your information where applicable.

● Object to or restrict certain processing where provided by law.

● Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

We will respond to qualifying requests in accordance with applicable law.

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21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Platform, legal requirements, or business practices.

When appropriate, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy and may provide additional notice where required by law.

Your continued use of the Platform after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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23. Ai

When you interact with our AI assistant features, the conversational text inputs you provide are transmitted to third-party providers (including OpenAI and Google) to process your requests. We do not use these conversations for secondary purposes without your explicit consent.

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23. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:

The Continent Club

Email:contact@thecontinentclub.app