Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when registering for the Africa Public Innovation Training 2026, including:

Personal Information

• Full name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Organization name and job title
• Billing and payment information
• Dietary requirements and special needs (for in-person attendees)
• Professional background and areas of interest

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Training Registration and Participation

• Process your registration and payment
• Communicate important training information and updates
• Provide access to training materials and resources
• Facilitate networking opportunities with other attendees
• Accommodate dietary requirements and special needs

Communication and Marketing

• Send you training-related announcements and updates
• Share information about future events and opportunities (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze website usage to improve our services
• Monitor and prevent technical issues
• Conduct research to enhance future training experiences

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under the registration agreement
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate important updates
• Consent: For marketing communications and special data categories (where applicable)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and organizing the training. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Training Partners and Sponsors

With your explicit consent, we may share basic attendee information (name, organization, job title) with training partners and sponsors for networking purposes.

Legal Requirements

When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection principles

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we continuously work to maintain the highest standards of data protection.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our retention periods are:

• Registration Data: 3 years after the training for future event communication (with consent)
• Financial Records: 7 years as required by tax and accounting regulations
• Website Analytics: 26 months from the date of collection
• Communication Records: 2 years from the last interaction

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal requirements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

Right to access and receive a copy of your personal information, and to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion and Restriction

Right to request deletion of your personal information or restriction of its processing.

Objection and Portability

Right to object to processing of your personal information and to receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format.

Consent Withdrawal

Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and login information
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Deliver targeted advertisements (with your consent)
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This privacy policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.