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African Network of Professionals (ANoP) Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

The Privacy Policy, terms and conditions of service cover the use of personal information collected from individuals as well as their use of services by African Network of Professionals (ANoP) and African Biographical Centre (ABC).

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information when you use the Service and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

About African Network of Professionals

African Network of Professionals was founded as a virtual global network of African professionals, intellectuals, scholars and other eminent persons working together to develop themselves professionally and hence build a vibrant, prosperous, united and stronger Africa. ANoP is the membership arm of African Biographical Centre.

Interpretation and Definitions

Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service and become a member of ANoP.

Application: Refers to Anop, the software program provided by the Company.

Company: ABC Information and Medical Technology, 6-12 St Paul's Road, P.O. Box 5361, Aba 450001, Nigeria. Email: african@africannpro.net; info@africanbiographicalcentre.com

Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, including biographical information.

Service: Refers to the Application, Website (www.africannpro.net), and associated ANoP services including networking, professional development, and biographical documentation.

Biographical Entries: Professional information and achievements documented in African Biographical Centre publications.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City, Country
  • Professional information (occupation, field of work, accomplishments)
  • Educational background and qualifications
  • Professional achievements and contributions to society
  • Biographical information for publication purposes
  • Usage Data (IP address, browser type, device information)
Purpose of Data Collection

ANoP and African Biographical Centre collect personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To manage your Account and ANoP membership
  • To document and recognize outstanding African professionals through biographical publications
  • To facilitate professional networking and collaborations between individuals, national and international groups
  • To provide access to professional development resources and ICT training opportunities
  • To organize and manage the Congress of African Professionals and other ANoP events
  • To showcase African socio-cultural heritages and professional accomplishments
  • To contact you with updates, newsletters, or notifications about ANoP activities
  • To provide you with offers and information relevant to professional development
  • To compile and publish biographical directories honoring African professionals
  • To comply with legal obligations
Biographical Publications

As the membership arm of African Biographical Centre, ANoP members who enlist may have their biographical information included in various ABC publications, including but not limited to:

  • Compendium of African Biography
  • Current African Scholars
  • Eminent African Scientists
  • Outstanding African Administrators
  • Prominent African Politicians
  • Who's Who in Africa
  • Erudite African Women

These biographical directories are published to recognize outstanding men and women through publication of their deeds without racial, religious or political bias. ABC does not charge any fee whatsoever for the publication of your biography, and you are not under obligation to buy a copy of the publication.

Data Sharing and Distribution

Your biographical information may be shared in the following ways:

  • Publication in ABC biographical directories held in major libraries of Africa and other parts of the world
  • Inclusion in the ANoP membership directory accessible to other members
  • Display on member profiles within the ANoP platform for professional networking purposes
  • Sharing with other ANoP members for collaboration and networking
  • Presentation at the Congress of African Professionals and other ANoP events

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Information is shared only to fulfill ANoP's mission of promoting African professionals and facilitating professional development.

Free Services and No Financial Obligation

In accordance with ANoP and ABC policies:

  • Membership in ANoP is completely free
  • Publication of biographical entries is free
  • You are never under any obligation to purchase publications
  • Free services include email account, personal website, and technical support
  • Access to professional resources and networking is provided at no cost
Use of Data

We may use your personal data for purposes including:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To manage your Account and membership benefits
  • To facilitate professional networking and collaborations
  • To provide capacity building and competence broadening opportunities
  • To organize professional development activities and events
  • To contact you with updates, newsletters, or notifications
  • To provide you with offers and information relevant to your professional development
  • To publish biographical entries in ABC directories
  • To comply with legal obligations
Retention of Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Maintaining your active ANoP membership and account
  • Publishing and archiving biographical entries in ABC directories
  • Complying with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

Biographical entries in published directories are archived as part of the historical record of African professionals and may be retained indefinitely unless a specific deletion request is made and approved.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal data and biographical information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Opt-out of biographical publications (subject to approval)
  • Request information about how your data is being used

If you wish to permanently delete your data, you can submit a request here: Delete My Data. Once confirmed, all your information will be removed according to our deletion process. Please note that removal from already published biographical directories may take additional time and may not be possible for archived print publications.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of your personal data is important to us. We use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information, including secure servers and encryption for sensitive data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or biographical entries, please contact us:

By using the African Network of Professionals platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Individuals are advised to read through this policy before enlisting in the biographical entries.