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Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Accessibility statement for the African Urban Agenda Platform

Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accessibility

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

The African Urban Agenda Platform (AF-UAP), operated by the Ministry of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy of the Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with UN-Habitat, is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our platform.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact information (name, email address, organization) when you submit a contact form or register on the platform.
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, browser type) collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Content submitted by users such as reports, best practices, or data contributions.
3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • Improve the functionality and content of the platform.
  • Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed.
  • Compile anonymized statistics on platform usage.
4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Data may be shared with UN-Habitat and partner organizations solely for the purposes of platform operations and NUA reporting.

5. Cookies

The platform uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality, and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact_af_uap@matnuhpv.gov.ma

Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the African Urban Agenda Platform (AF-UAP), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the platform.

2. Purpose of the Platform

AF-UAP is a knowledge and monitoring platform dedicated to tracking the implementation of the New Urban Agenda across African countries. It is intended for governments, international organizations, civil society, researchers, and the general public.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published on this platform — including reports, data, maps, graphics, and text — is the property of the platform operators or their respective authors. Content may be reused for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution to the African Urban Agenda Platform.

4. User Contributions

Users who submit content (reports, best practices, data) grant the platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and display such content. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to submit the content they provide.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform or its systems.
  • Publish false, misleading, or defamatory information.
  • Use automated tools to scrape or extract data without prior written authorization.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The platform and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any data or report published.

7. Limitation of Liability

The platform operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the platform or its content.

8. Modifications

These Terms of Use may be updated at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Morocco. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Rabat, Morocco.

Accessibility

Last updated: January 2026

Our Commitment

The African Urban Agenda Platform is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

Measures Taken
  • All images include descriptive alternative text.
  • The platform is navigable using a keyboard alone.
  • Color contrast ratios meet WCAG AA requirements.
  • The platform supports right-to-left (RTL) text direction for Arabic.
  • The platform is available in 5 languages: English, French, Arabic, Swahili, and Amazigh (Tamazight).
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Known Limitations

Some interactive map features and data visualizations may have limited accessibility for screen reader users. We are actively working to improve these components.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this platform. If you experience any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us: