Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th of July 2026

1. Introduction

The Africa Virtual Investment Platform (AVIP) website is jointly developped by the AUC and the the OECD.

The AUC and OECD are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the OECD Data Protection Rules. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data may be processed when you visit the AVIP website, how such information is used, who may access it, how long it is retained, and the rights available to individuals under the OECD Data Protection Rules.

The AVIP website provides public information and does not require visitors to create accounts or register in order to access its content.

2. Personal data processed through this website

AVIP does not require visitors to directly provide personal data to browse the website.

However, when you access the website, certain technical information may be automatically processed by the website infrastructure and related services to ensure the operation, security, and performance of the website.

This information may include:

  • IP address; 
  • browser type and version; 
  • device type and operating system information; 
  • date and time of access; 
  • pages and resources requested; 
  • cookie preferences and consent choices. 

3. Purpose of processing

The information processed through the AVIP website is used only where necessary for the following purposes:

  • ensuring the correct functioning of the website; 
  • maintaining website security and preventing unauthorised access or misuse; 
  • monitoring and improving website performance; 
  • storing visitor cookie preferences; 
  • enabling embedded content and website features. 

AVIP does not use website visitor information for commercial advertising purposes.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

The AVIP website uses cookies and similar technologies required for website functionality and, where applicable, for services provided by third parties.

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that allow websites to operate correctly and remember certain choices, such as cookie consent preferences.

The website may use:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for the technical operation and security of the website; 
  • Preference cookies – used to remember choices made by visitors, such as cookie settings; 
  • Third-party cookies – which may be created when visitors interact with embedded third-party content, such as videos. 

Information about the specific cookies used on this website, including cookie names, providers, and retention periods, is available through the cookie information panel/banner provided on the website.

Cookie information may change over time when website functionality, service providers, or third-party technologies are updated.

5. Embedded third-party content

Certain pages of the AVIP website may include embedded content provided by third parties, such as videos hosted by YouTube or Vimeo.

When you interact with embedded content, these third-party providers may process technical information about your device and browsing activity in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service.

AVIP does not control the data processing activities carried out independently by third-party providers.

For additional information, please consult the relevant third-party privacy notices.

6. Access and storage of information

Access to information processed through the AVIP website is limited to authorised persons who require access for website operation, security, maintenance, and support purposes.

Technical information generated through website usage is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil operational and security purposes, unless a longer retention period is required to investigate technical issues, misuse, or security incidents.

7. Links to external websites

The AVIP website may contain links to websites operated by other organisations.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the AVIP website and does not cover how external websites process personal data.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy notices of any external websites they visit.

8. Your rights under the AVIP Data Protection Rules

Under the OECD Data Protection Rules, individuals have rights concerning their personal data.

These rights include the right to:

  • request access to personal data concerning them; 
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data; 
  • object to the processing of their personal data; 
  • request deletion of their personal data in certain circumstances. 

To exercise these rights in connection with the AVIP website, please contact:

Africa Virtual Investment Platform (AVIP)
Email: [email protected]

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the AVIP website, applicable requirements, services used, or operational needs.

The latest version will always be made available on this website.