Last updated : 23 October 2026
1. Scope and responsible organisation
This policy applies to personal-data processing connected with www.arbe-africa.org, related enquiries and the administration and publication of research materials. The data controller for this website is the French association ARBE — Association for Research on Banking and the Economy, association registration No. W722005501, 200, rue de Luynes, 72110 Bonnétable, France (the “Controller”). The UK ARBE organisation is a separate legal entity and is not identified as the controller of this website merely because it is mentioned elsewhere.
2. Contact and organisational details
For website-related privacy matters, contact the French association ARBE at 200, rue de Luynes, 72110 Bonnétable, France, or by email at info2@arbe-africa.org or info3@arbe-africa.org. Data protection officer, if appointed: [INSERT CONTACT DETAILS OR REMOVE THIS SENTENCE].
3. Information collected
When you visit the website, hosting systems may process connection and security records such as IP address, access time, requested pages, browser and device information, referrer information and technical error logs. If you email us, we process the information you submit, your contact details and subsequent correspondence. Website administration may involve processing authorised administrators’ login details and activity logs. The contact page may contain an enquiry form; please do not assume that form submissions are delivered unless the website confirms successful delivery.
4. Purposes and lawful grounds
We use information where necessary to operate and secure the website; respond to legitimate enquiries; assess requests for institutional cooperation; administer publications; maintain records; comply with applicable legal requirements; and establish, exercise or defend legal claims. Where applicable law requires a lawful basis, processing may rely on legitimate interests, steps requested before entering into a contract, contractual necessity, legal obligations or consent, as appropriate to the particular activity.
5. Service providers and international transfers
Hosting providers, email providers, IT support and other necessary processors may have access to personal information to provide services subject to appropriate arrangements. Depending on their location and technical operations, information may be processed outside the country in which you reside. ARBE must verify actual provider locations, any international transfers and applicable safeguards before publication of this notice.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
This website may use strictly necessary technical storage for security or administration. Third-party media, embedded content or analytics, if enabled, may use additional cookies or comparable technologies. ARBE must verify the live website’s actual technologies and implement any required information, choices or consent mechanisms before using non-essential tracking.
7. Retention and security
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the stated purposes, applicable contractual or legal requirements, record management and dispute resolution. Relevant technical and organisational safeguards are applied according to the nature of the information and associated risks. No method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed absolutely secure.
8. Your rights
Depending on the law applicable to you and the processing concerned, you may have rights to request access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, portability or withdrawal of consent. Rights may be limited by applicable law and the legitimate rights of others. Please direct privacy requests to the contact email above and identify the processing about which you are enquiring. You may also be entitled to complain to a competent supervisory authority.
9. Confidential or sensitive submissions
Please do not transmit confidential mandates, personal identifiers, financial account details, sensitive personal information or privileged material through general website forms or ordinary email without agreeing a suitable secure channel in advance. Unsolicited communications do not automatically establish a professional engagement or obligation of confidentiality beyond applicable law.
10. Updates
We may amend this notice as the website, services or legal requirements evolve. The version published on this page applies from the stated date; material changes may require additional notice where legally required.