Africa Impact Summit – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1st April 2025

The Africa Impact Summit (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.

By using our website, registering for the Summit, subscribing to updates, or engaging with our services, you accept this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

Who We Are

The Africa Impact Summit brings together global and local stakeholders to catalyze investment, innovation, and partnerships across Africa. In organizing this summit, we collect and process personal data of participants, partners, speakers, and stakeholders.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, organization, and job title
  
• Registration details: session preferences, dietary requirements, accessibility needs
  
• Payment information: billing address, payment method (handled securely via third-party processors)
  
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring URLs, and browsing behavior on our website
  
• Marketing and communication preferences
  

We collect data either directly from you (e.g., through registration forms) or automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent (e.g., to receive newsletters or marketing materials)
  
• Contractual necessity (e.g., to register you for the summit)
  
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax reporting)
  
• Our legitimate interests, such as improving user experience and conducting research
  

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Register and manage your participation at the Summit
  
• Communicate event updates and logistics
  
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
  
• Analyze website performance and improve our services
  
• Send newsletters or promotional content (only if you’ve opted in)
  
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
  

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Financial records, for example, are retained for a minimum of 7 years per legal obligations.

Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., event platforms, payment processors, analytics tools)
  
• Summit partners or sponsors (only with your explicit consent)
  
• Regulatory bodies when legally required
  
• Affiliated organizations or successors (in the event of structural changes)
  

All third parties are subject to strict data protection agreements to ensure your data is secure and not used for unauthorized purposes.

International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the African Union or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
  
• Request correction or deletion of your data
  
• Withdraw your consent at any time
  
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  
• Request data portability
  
• Restrict or limit how we use your data
  
• Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
  

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello @africaimpactsummit.org.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. These include SSL encryption, access controls, and secure data hosting. Only authorized personnel have access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.

Children’s Privacy

The Africa Impact Summit does not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will delete it promptly.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email.