Privacy Policy

Effective date: December 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Tech Symposium Africa ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data in connection with the Tech Symposium Africa website and events. We align with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) principles and applicable laws to protect your privacy.

Data Controller

The data controller is Tech Symposium Africa. For questions about this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact: hello@techsymposium.africa

Personal Data We Collect

• Identity details: name, title.
• Contact details: email address, telephone number, organisation.
• Event registration information: registration type, dietary preferences, special requirements.
• Communications and feedback you provide to us.
• Technical data collected automatically (IP address, device, browser, cookies).

Purpose & Legal Basis

We process personal data to:

• Register you for events, manage attendance and provide event services (performance of a contract / legitimate interest).
• Communicate important updates and information (consent / legitimate interest).
• Comply with legal obligations and security requirements (legal obligation).

Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Event partners and sponsors where necessary to provide services.
• Service providers who process data on our behalf (email, hosting, analytics).
• Authorities if required by law.

Cross-border Transfers

When transferring data outside Nigeria we will ensure adequate protections (standard contractual clauses, provider compliance, or other lawful safeguards) are in place.

Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, to satisfy legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. Typical retention for registration data is up to 3 years unless otherwise required.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, rectify, object to processing, request erasure, or portability of your personal data. To exercise your rights, contact hello@techsymposium.africa.

Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect data. However no system is completely secure — please report concerns to the contact above.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and third-party analytics to improve the website. You can opt-out via your browser settings and privacy controls where supported.

Changes

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated on the website.

Contact: hello@techsymposium.africa