Effective Date: 02/11/2026
Our website: https://auinnovation.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser details. This information helps us prevent spam and maintain a safe discussion environment.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to display your profile picture next to your comment. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy
Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if available) may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to AUInnovation, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from publicly available images.
Cookies
AUInnovation uses cookies to improve user experience.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to check browser compatibility. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
If you log in, we store cookies that save your login information and display preferences:
Login cookies last for two days.
Screen option cookies last for one year.
If “Remember Me” is selected, login remains active for two weeks.
If you edit or publish content, a temporary cookie may be stored to identify the article being edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on AUInnovation may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These external websites may: Collect data about you
Use cookies
Track your interaction with embedded content
Monitor your behavior if you are logged into their platform
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you interact with.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We may use automated spam detection services to filter comments.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to help us recognize and approve future comments automatically.
Registered users (if applicable) have their profile information stored in our system.
Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames).
Website administrators may access and manage user information for administrative purposes.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on AUInnovation:
You may request an exported copy of your personal data.
You may request deletion of your personal data.
Certain data may be retained if required for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
privacy@auinnovation.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection systems to ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
Our Commitment
At AUInnovation, we are committed to transparency, integrity, and responsible data protection as we work to advance public awareness and innovation across Africa.