Privacy Policy
Angola Petroleum (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users, subscribers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you access or use the Angola Petroleum website, services, and content (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information.
Information You Provide Directly. When you interact with the Platform, you may provide personal information directly to us, including the following.
Registration information. When you create an account on the Platform, we collect your name, email address, organization name, job title, and any other information you provide during registration.
Subscription information. When you subscribe to our premium content or newsletter, we collect your name, email address, billing information (if applicable), and subscription preferences.
Contact information. When you contact us through email, forms, or other communication channels, we collect your name, email address, message content, and any other information you include in your communication.
Survey and feedback information. When you participate in surveys, polls, or feedback requests, we collect your responses and any personal information you voluntarily provide.
Information Collected Automatically. When you access the Platform, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including the following.
Device and browser information. We collect information about the device and browser you use to access the Platform, including device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and language settings.
IP address and location. We collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may be used to determine your approximate geographic location (country and city level).
Usage data. We collect information about how you interact with the Platform, including pages viewed, articles read, links clicked, time spent on pages, referral sources, and navigation patterns.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information, maintain user preferences, and support the functionality of the Platform. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy.
Information from Third Parties. We may receive personal information about you from third-party sources, including analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, and data brokers. This information may include demographic data, interest categories, and online activity information that supplements the data we collect directly.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes.
Providing and Improving the Platform. We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Platform, including delivering content, processing subscriptions, providing customer support, and developing new features and services.
Communication. We use your email address and other contact information to send you newsletters, subscription confirmations, account notifications, editorial updates, and responses to your inquiries. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
Analytics and Research. We use usage data and analytics information to understand how users interact with the Platform, identify popular content and features, measure the effectiveness of our editorial and marketing efforts, and make data-driven decisions about content development and platform improvements.
Advertising. We may use information about your interests and usage patterns to display relevant advertising on the Platform, including advertising served through third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense. Advertising revenues help support the production of free content on the Platform.
Security and Fraud Prevention. We use technical information (including IP addresses and device data) to detect, prevent, and respond to security threats, fraudulent activity, and violations of our Terms of Use.
Legal Compliance. We may use your information as necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable data protection laws require a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on the following bases.
Consent. Where you have provided your explicit consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for specific purposes, including newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications.
Legitimate Interest. Where the processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Platform, providing content and services, conducting analytics, and displaying advertising, provided that these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
Contractual Necessity. Where the processing is necessary to perform a contract with you, including the provision of subscription services.
Legal Obligation. Where the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients, under the following circumstances.
Service Providers. We share personal information with third-party service providers that perform functions on our behalf, including hosting providers, email service providers, analytics providers, payment processors, and customer support tools. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and to maintain appropriate security measures.
Advertising Partners. We may share limited information (including anonymized or aggregated usage data, cookie identifiers, and interest categories) with advertising partners, including Google AdSense and other advertising networks, to support the delivery of relevant advertising on the Platform. You may control advertising tracking through your browser settings and cookie preferences.
Legal Requirements. We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction. We will provide notice of any such transfer through the Platform or by email.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specific retention periods include the following.
Account information is retained for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to allow for account reactivation or to comply with legal obligations.
Subscription information is retained for the duration of your subscription and for the period required by applicable tax and accounting regulations.
Usage data and analytics information is retained in anonymized or aggregated form for analytical purposes and is not associated with identifiable individuals after a reasonable period.
Communication records are retained for a reasonable period to support customer service and record-keeping functions.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enable functionality such as session management, user preferences, analytics, and advertising. For detailed information about the specific cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your cookie preferences, please refer to our dedicated Cookies Policy.
The types of cookies we use include strictly necessary cookies (essential for Platform operation), performance and analytics cookies (to understand user behavior and improve the Platform), functionality cookies (to remember your preferences), and advertising cookies (to deliver relevant advertisements). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the cookie consent tool displayed on the Platform.
Third-Party Analytics and Advertising Services
We use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to collect and analyze information about how users interact with the Platform. These services use cookies and similar technologies to track page views, session duration, bounce rates, and other usage metrics. The information collected is used to improve the Platform’s content, design, and user experience.
We may also use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on the Platform. These services may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity across websites and over time, building a profile of your interests to deliver targeted advertisements. You may opt out of personalized advertising through the tools described in our Cookies Policy.
The use of your information by third-party analytics and advertising services is governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of Google Analytics and Google AdSense for more information about how they collect and process data.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of your personal information, we will take the following steps. We will investigate the breach promptly to determine its scope and impact. We will take immediate steps to contain the breach and prevent further unauthorized access. We will notify affected users by email as soon as practicable, providing information about the nature of the breach, the types of information affected, the steps we are taking to address the breach, and recommended actions you can take to protect yourself. We will notify relevant data protection authorities as required by applicable law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or loss. These measures include encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL), access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis, regular security assessments and monitoring, and secure storage of sensitive information.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information.
Access. You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction. You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion. You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal retention obligations).
Restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Portability. You have the right to request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Objection. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Withdrawal of Consent. Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@angolapetroleum.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
International Data Transfers
The Platform is operated from multiple locations, and your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for use by children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or by email. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@angolapetroleum.com.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026