Privacy Policy.

01. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide when registering, creating a profile, participating in the community, or contacting our team.

• Name, username, and email address.
• Profile details, photos, and information you choose to share.
• Posts, comments, messages, and other community content.
• Event registrations, program participation, and related communications.
• Contact form submissions and support inquiries.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and site activity.
• Transaction information when paid features or services are offered.

02. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide and maintain AFC accounts and community features.
• Enable member connections and participation.
• Respond to questions and support requests.
• Manage events, educational opportunities, and programs.
• Process transactions and maintain relevant records.
• Protect the website against misuse, fraud, and security threats.
• Improve website performance and member experience.
• Send service notices and, where permitted, promotional communications.

03. Profiles And Community Content

AFC includes community features where members may share profiles, posts, comments, images, and other information.

Content may be visible to other members or visitors depending on the feature and its privacy settings. Please review your visibility settings before posting.

Avoid sharing passwords, financial account details, medical records, or other sensitive information in public community areas.

04. Private Messages

AFC may provide messaging features for communication between members. Messages are intended for their selected recipients, but should not be treated as end-to-end encrypted communications unless expressly stated.

Authorized administrators or service providers may access information when technically necessary for security, support, legal compliance, or platform administration.

05. Cookies And Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and related technologies to maintain login sessions, remember preferences, support security, and understand website usage.

Third-party features, embedded content, analytics, or advertising services may also use cookies or similar technologies, subject to their own practices.

You can manage many cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

06. Advertising And Third Parties

AFC may display advertising, sponsorships, partner content, or links to external websites and services.

Third-party providers may process information as needed to provide hosting, email, payments, analytics, advertising, or other website functionality.

We do not sell personal information in exchange for money. Certain advertising or analytics activities may be treated as a "sale" or "sharing" under applicable privacy laws. Where required, we will provide applicable privacy choices.

07. Payments And Transactions

If AFC offers paid memberships, event tickets, products, or services, payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.

We may receive transaction details, payment status, and billing information needed for administration. Payment card information is handled according to the payment provider's systems and applicable agreements.

08. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information. However, no website or electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

Members are responsible for maintaining secure passwords and protecting access to their accounts.

09. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate AFC, provide services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain security.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose for which it was collected.

10. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law and available account features, you may be able to review or update profile information, adjust visibility settings, and request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

Requests may be subject to identity verification and applicable legal exceptions. To submit a request, contact us using the information below.

11. Children's Privacy

AFC is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to address it in accordance with applicable law.

12. External Websites

AFC may link to websites and services operated by other organizations. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services, technology, or legal obligations change.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Additional notice may be provided when required by law.