Last updated: May 2026
MDI is firmly committed to protecting the privacy of users of its website, training participants, researchers, partners, and visitors. This policy details how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
1. Purpose and Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all services, websites, training platforms, and digital publications managed by the Media and Digital Institute (MDI).
By accessing our services or providing us with your personal information, you accept the practices described in this document.
2. Data Controller
The controller responsible for processing personal data collected on MDI’s platforms is:
- Organization : Media and Digital Institute (MDI)
- Contact Address : contact@mdiafrica.org
3. Personal Data Collected
MDI collects various categories of personal data as part of its institutional and academic activities:
- Identification data : Name, first name, email address, phone number, professional title, organization, or media affiliation.
- Application and academic data : Resume/CV, cover letter, level of education, fields of expertise, and projects submitted during applications for training programs or MDI research grants.
- Connection and usage data : IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time of visit, and navigation data collected via cookies.
- Communication data : Content of messages, requests, and correspondence sent to our teams.
4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when we have a valid legal basis.
| Purposes of Processing | Category of Data | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and management of MDI training programs | Identification and academic data | Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures |
| Sending newsletters, reports, and research publications | Name and email address | User consent |
| Organization of events, webinars, and conferences | Identification and professional data | Legitimate interest / Fulfillment of commitment |
| Improving site security and performance | Connection and navigation data | Legitimate interest |
| Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations | Administrative and financial data | Legal obligation |
5. Data Retention Period
MDI retains your personal data only for the period strictly necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
- Data relating to prospects and newsletter subscribers : Retained for a maximum period of 3 years from the last active contact.
- Data of training participants and researchers : Retained for the duration of the contractual/academic relationship, then archived for a period of 5 years for statistical and audit purposes.
- Navigation data and cookies : Retained for a maximum period of 13 months.
6. Data Sharing and Transfer
MDI does not under any circumstances sell, rent, or commercialize your personal data to third parties.
Your data may be securely transmitted only to the following recipients:
- Third-party service providers : Web hosts, email service providers, registration management platforms, and analytics tools (acting solely under our instructions).
- Institutional partners : In the context of joint research or training programs, subject to your prior explicit consent.
- Judicial or administrative authorities : Only upon legal requisition or to comply with a legal obligation.
Any transfer of data outside your local jurisdiction is governed by appropriate legal safeguards ensuring an equivalent level of protection.
7. Data Security
MDI implements appropriate technical, physical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, disclosure, or unauthorized access.
These measures notably include:
- Encryption of communications via SSL/TLS protocol.
- Restriction of data access to authorized personnel and providers only.
- Regular security evaluations of our information systems.
8. Rights of Data Subjects
In accordance with applicable legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access : Obtain confirmation that your data is being processed and receive a copy of it.
- Right to rectification : Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) : Request the deletion of your data under the conditions provided by law.
- Right to restriction of processing : Request the temporary freezing of the processing of your data.
- Right to object : Object at any time to the processing of your data for legitimate grounds or for marketing purposes.
- Right to data portability : Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please send your written request to the email address: contact@mdiafrica.org.
9. Cookie Management
MDI’s website uses cookies to enhance user experience, measure audience, and offer features related to social networks.
You can configure your browser at any time to accept, refuse, or customize the installation of cookies. However, refusing certain technical cookies may alter access to certain features of our platform.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
MDI reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational developments. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact and Redress
For any questions or complaints regarding this policy or the management of your data by the Media and Digital Institute, you can contact us:
- By email: contact@mdiafrica.org