This Privacy Policy describes how the Slavery and its Legacies project website collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information provided by visitors and participants when interacting with our online platform. As an international research project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding any data shared with us.

By accessing and using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Collection of Information

As an educational and academic research platform, we limit data collection to the minimum necessary to fulfill our project goals:

Contact and Inquiry Information: If you contact us via email, submission forms, or through our contact page, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and institutional affiliation (if applicable) to respond to your inquiry.

Research and Collaboration Data: In cases where community members, participants, or researchers collaborate on our collaborative learning or filmmaking initiatives, explicit consent forms will be managed separately for any personal narratives or media shared.

Usage Data: We may collect non-identifiable technical information regarding website traffic, including browser type, access times, pages viewed, and the country from which you are accessing the site, to evaluate the reach and impact of our research findings.

2. Use of Information

The information collected through this website is strictly used for academic, research, and communication purposes related to the project, including:

Project Updates and Communications: To respond to questions, manage partnerships, and share updates regarding our public events, exhibitions, research findings, and project milestones.

Website Optimization: To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior in order to improve user experience, accessibility, and the dissemination of our educational resources.

Funding and Accountability Reports: Aggregated, anonymized statistics (such as overall website visits per country) may be shared with funding bodies (like the AHRC) or partner academic institutions exclusively for project evaluation purposes.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Information is only shared under the following strict conditions:

Project Institutional Partners: Data may be shared among the academic institutions, curators, and researchers formally involved in the project across Ghana, Brazil, Dominica, and Britain, solely to advance the project’s objectives.

Technical Service Providers: We may utilize trusted third-party services for website hosting, data analysis, or form management. These entities are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any independent purposes.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in compliance with judicial proceedings.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate and robust administrative and technical security measures to protect any personal information collected against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage method can guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar essential analytical tracking technologies. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our content, optimize performance, and ensure the site operates smoothly. You can manage or disable cookies directly within your web browser settings; however, doing so may limit your experience with certain features of the website.

6. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our platform’s functionality, academic practices, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

7. Warranties and Disclaimers

THE SLAVERY AND ITS LEGACIES WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS FOR EDUCATIONAL, ACADEMIC, AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WHILE WE STRIVE FOR CONTINUOUS ACCESSIBILITY, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE COMPLETELY ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE OF VIRUSES.

AS A NON-COMMERCIAL ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECT, SLAVERY AND ITS LEGACIES, ITS FUNDERS, AND ITS PARTNER INSTITUTIONS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE.

8. Governing Law

This website and its Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable data protection frameworks and laws aligned with the academic and hosting regulations of our project network.