Akajiofo Press

Privacy Policy for Akajiofo Press

Last Updated: 9 February 2026
Website: https://akajiofo.com
Data Controller: Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka (Akajiofo Press)

Contact: Jorezstraat 19B, 1070 Anderlecht – Brussels – Belgium
Email: info@akajiofopress.com

1. Introduction

Akajiofo Press respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://akajiofo.com (the “Site”), purchase our products (digital eBooks and paperback books), or subscribe to our newsletters. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide:

  • Purchase & Account Data: Name, email address, billing address, and username/password if you create an account.
  • Newsletter & Subscription Data: When you subscribe to our free or paid newsletters (“The Public Ledger”, “The Speculative Circle”, “The Speculative Repair”), we collect your email address and, for paid subscriptions, payment information processed by our payment providers. We use this data to deliver newsletters, manage your subscription, and send service-related communications. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
  • Communication Data: Contents of messages sent via contact forms or email.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, download confirmations, and Site interaction data collected via cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process, fulfill, and deliver your purchases (digital downloads and physical books).
  • Create and manage your account.
  • Send newsletters and subscription content.
  • Communicate about orders, products, and updates.
  • Improve, secure, and analyze Site performance.
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax law).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our processing is based on:

  • Contract: To fulfill your purchase or subscription.
  • Legitimate Interest: For Site security, administration, and improvement.
  • Legal Obligation: To meet regulatory requirements.
  • Consent: Where required by law (e.g., for certain cookies or newsletter signup), which you may withdraw at any time.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your data. We share it only under these strict circumstances:

  • Payment Processors: To complete transactions, we use secure third-party services. We share minimal necessary data (name, email, order amount). We do not store your full payment card details. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies:
  • Third-Party Retailers: Our paperback book is sold and shipped through Amazon and Lulu. When you purchase through those platforms, your personal data is collected and processed by them under their own privacy policies. We do not receive your payment details from these transactions.
  • Email Service Providers: Trusted partners who deliver our newsletters under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who provide essential services (e.g., web hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from.

Third-Party Cookies: Services we use (like Google Analytics) may place their own cookies. For details on their practices, please review their respective privacy policies.

What Are Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay until deleted).

How We Use Them: We use cookies for essential functions (like keeping your cart items) and, with your consent, for analytics (to improve our site).

Your Control: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer or by adjusting the settings in your browser. For full details, see our Cookie Policy. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the EEA (e.g., by U.S.-based payment processors or email service providers). We ensure all transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Purchase Records: 7 years for Belgian tax and accounting compliance.
  • Active Account & Subscription Data: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
  • Analytics Data: Up to 26 months.

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to our processing.
  • Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Not be subject to automated decision-making.
  • Where we are obliged to retain order information to comply with legal obligations (such as tax law), we will anonymize personal data within those records upon request, rather than deleting the record itself.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@akajiofopress.com. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority (in Belgium, the Data Protection Authority).

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data. Please contact us if you believe we have.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Material changes will be communicated via the Site or email.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Paul Chukwuemeka Ibekwe
Akajiofo Press
Jorezstraat 19B, 1070 Anderlecht – Brussels – Belgium
Email: info@akajiofopress.com