--- title: "Datenschutzerklärung | AfroPortal" description: "Datenschutzerklärung von AfroPortal: Informationen zur Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten gemäß DSGVO." lang: en json-ld: --- ### We use cookies We use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience on AfroPortal. Technically necessary cookies are always active. We only set analytics cookies with your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings (button at the bottom left). Your settings will be saved for 12 months. Learn more: [Privacy Policy](/datenschutz) CustomizeReject AllAccept All Ask AfroPortal [![AfroPortal](https://hpqueoddamsbbvlcnrsf.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/branding/logo-1770014737841.webp)](/) - [Home](/) - Discover - [AfroConnectNew ](/connect) - Community - Resources - [Concerts](/concerts) ENDE [Submit Listing](/submit)[Sign In](/auth) EN | DE [Home](/)Privacy Policy # Privacy Policy _Last updated: April 2026_ ## Responsible Party Larry Kwesi Sarpong \[Street and house number\] \[Postcode\] \[City\], Germany Email: [info@afroportal.de](mailto:info@afroportal.de) Phone: [+49 176 61756295](tel:+4917661756295) ## Overview This Privacy Policy informs you in accordance with Art. 13 and 14 GDPR about how AfroPortal (afroportal.de) processes your personal data. AfroPortal is a community platform for Africans in Germany, operated as a Kleingewerbe (small trade business). Operator details: see [Impressum](/impressum). ## Hosting — Supabase We use Supabase (Supabase Inc., 970 Trestle Glen Rd., Oakland, CA 94610, USA) as technical infrastructure for database services and user authentication. Supabase processes all user data (names, email addresses, passwords, profile data) on its servers. Data transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) pursuant to Art. 46 Para. 2 lit. c GDPR. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Supabase pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. [Supabase Privacy Policy](https://supabase.com/privacy) Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b and lit. f GDPR. ## Google Analytics 4 We use Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; parent company: Google LLC, USA) to analyse user behaviour. Google Analytics collects cookies, IP addresses, page views and click paths. Data is transferred to Google servers, secured by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework pursuant to Art. 45 GDPR. IP anonymisation is enabled. The data retention period is 2 months by default and may have been extended to up to 14 months in the GA4 settings. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR (your consent via the cookie banner). Opt-out: Cookie settings (button at the bottom left of the website) or [Google Analytics Opt-out](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) ## Cookie Management When you first visit our website, you will be asked via a cookie banner for your consent to the use of non-technically necessary cookies. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via the cookie settings button on our website. Technically necessary cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. ## Google OAuth (Sign In with Google) You can sign in using your Google account. Google transmits your name, email address and profile picture to AfroPortal. Operator: Google Ireland Limited. Data transfer on the basis of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. ## User Registration and Account We collect: full name, email address, encrypted password. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR (performance of contract). Storage period: Until deletion of the account. Account deletion: Request by email to info@afroportal.de. ## Connect Feature and User Profiles By voluntarily participating in the Connect feature, your name, location, languages, interests and profile description will be displayed publicly. Special categories of data: Your profile may contain information about ethnic origin or nationality — these are special categories of data under Art. 9 Para. 1 GDPR. Processing is based on your explicit consent (Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a GDPR) through the voluntary provision of this data. Deactivate profile: [info@afroportal.de](mailto:info@afroportal.de) ## Community Board (Needs & Offers) Posts on the Community Board are publicly visible. Please do not include highly sensitive personal data in public posts. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. ## Contact Form We collect: name, email address, subject, message. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b or lit. f GDPR. Storage period: 3 years after completion of correspondence. ## Newsletter With your consent, we send you our newsletter via our own platform infrastructure. Your email address is used solely for sending the newsletter and is not passed on to third parties. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Withdrawal: At any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by email to info@afroportal.de. ## AI Assistant (AfroPortal Assistant) The AfroPortal Assistant transmits your requests to external AI service providers for processing. Depending on the model used, data may be transferred to providers in the USA or other third countries. Transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) pursuant to Art. 46 Para. 2 lit. c GDPR. Please do not enter sensitive personal data into the chat. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. ## Jobs Board (Adzuna) Job listings are provided by Adzuna Limited (5th Floor, 77 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XB, UK). Search queries may be forwarded to Adzuna. [Privacy policy](https://www.adzuna.de/privacy-policy) Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. ## Shop and Affiliate Links AfroPortal participates in various affiliate partner programmes. Some links on this website are affiliate links. When you click on such links, data (e.g. your IP address and click information) may be transmitted to the respective partner provider. AfroPortal may receive a commission if a purchase is made via an affiliate link — at no additional cost to you. The affiliate programmes in use are indicated in the context of the relevant links. Legal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. ## Your Rights You have the following rights under the GDPR: - Access (Art. 15) - Rectification (Art. 16) - Erasure (Art. 17) - Restriction (Art. 18) - Data portability (Art. 20) - Objection (Art. 21) - Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7 Para. 3) - Complaint to a supervisory authority (Art. 77) Contact: [info@afroportal.de](mailto:info@afroportal.de) **Competent supervisory authority:** Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz Hintere Bleiche 34, 55116 Mainz, Germany [datenschutz.rlp.de](https://www.datenschutz.rlp.de) ## SSL Encryption This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions. _Last updated: April 2026_ ### Never Miss an Update Get the latest resources, events, and community news delivered to your inbox. Stay up to date No spam, ever. Unsubscribe at any time. 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