Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 30, 2026

DINE WITH THE AFRICAN

Dine with the African is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly, securely, and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, submit a booking request, apply to become a host family, participate in our experiences, or communicate with us.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

WHO WE ARE

Dine with the African is a cultural tourism and business tourism platform that connects travelers, professionals, investors, diaspora visitors, and cultural explorers with host families, local communities, entrepreneurs, and business leaders across Africa.

Website:
www.dinewiththeafrican.com

Email:
info@dinewiththeafrican.com

Location:
Accra, Ghana

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you use our services, we may collect:

Personal Information
• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Nationality
• Country of Residence
• Travel Dates
• Emergency Contact Information

Booking Information
• Experience Preferences
• Dietary Requirements
• Cultural Interests
• Travel Objectives
• Group Size
• Accommodation Information

Host Family Applications
• Family Information
• Occupation
• Address
• Languages Spoken
• Family Photos
• Home Photos
• References
• Background Information

Business Tourism Requests
• Company Name
• Industry
• Business Interests
• Networking Requirements
• Meeting Objectives

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Process bookings
• Match guests with suitable hosts
• Arrange tours and experiences
• Facilitate business networking opportunities
• Communicate with guests and hosts
• Improve our services
• Verify identities when necessary
• Respond to inquiries
• Provide customer support
• Send booking confirmations
• Process payments
• Maintain platform security

HOST MATCHING

To provide personalized experiences, we may share limited relevant information with selected host families.

This information may include:
• First Name
• Nationality
• Languages Spoken
• Dietary Requirements
• Cultural Interests
• Travel Preferences
We only share information necessary to facilitate your experience.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers including:

• Mobile Money
• PayPal
• Credit Card Providers
• Bank Transfer Services
Dine with the African does not store complete credit card information on its servers.

PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA

During experiences, tours, or events, photographs and videos may occasionally be taken.

Images may be used for:
• Website content
• Marketing materials
• Social media promotion
• Testimonials
Guests may request not to appear in photographs by notifying us before the experience.

COOKIES

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance user experience
Visitors may disable cookies through their browser settings.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may use trusted third-party services including:

• Google Analytics
• Payment Processors
• Email Marketing Platforms
• Social Media Platforms
• Website Hosting Providers
These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from:

• Unauthorized access
• Misuse
• Loss
• Alteration
• Disclosure
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Improve customer experiences

YOUR RIGHTS

You may request:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information
• Withdrawal of marketing consent
• Information about how your data is used

Requests should be submitted to:
privacy@dinewiththeafrican.com

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are intended for adults and families. Parents or guardians must provide consent when booking experiences involving minors.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

As an international tourism platform, information may be processed across different countries where our partners, hosts, and service providers operate. We take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate protection of personal information.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

CONTACT US

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Dine with the African