Africa Tech Summit Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Africa Tech Summit
Operated by Innovation Media Ltd
Registered in England & Wales
Registered Office: 22 Wenlock Road, London, N1
Contact: info@africatechsummit.com

Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Innovation Media Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our websites, attend our events, or otherwise engage with us.

By using our websites, registering for our events, or providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@africatechsummit.com.

Who We Are

Innovation Media Ltd is the data controller responsible for the Africa Tech Summit websites and events.

We determine how and why your personal data is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal data when you:
– Complete contact, sponsor, exhibit, speaker, or investment showcase forms
– Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
– Register for an event
– Enquire about partnerships
– Communicate with us directly

We may collect:
– First name and last name
– Company name
– Job title
– Email address
– Phone number (if provided)
– Any other information you choose to include in your message

We retain this information to respond to your enquiry, manage your participation, and provide relevant event updates.

b) Event Participation and Badge Scanning

At in-person events, we use badge scanning technology.

Sponsors or exhibitors may scan your badge only where you choose to present your badge for scanning. By allowing your badge to be scanned, you are consenting to share your registration details with that specific sponsor or exhibitor for follow-up communication.

We do not sell attendee data lists, nor do we automatically distribute delegate contact information to sponsors.

If badge scanning is used for session access control (e.g., masterclasses), this data is used for event management and capacity planning purposes.

c) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
– IP address
– Browser type
– Device type
– Pages visited
– Time spent on pages
– Referral source

This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:
– Respond to enquiries
– Provide event information and updates
– Manage event registrations and participation
– Deliver newsletters and marketing communications (where you have consented)
– Improve our website, content, and marketing performance
– Manage sponsorship and partnership relationships
– Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
– Consent – for marketing communications and optional data sharing.
– Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil event registrations, sponsorship agreements, or participation.
– Legitimate Interests – to promote and improve Africa Tech Summit and manage business relationships, provided your rights do not override our interests.
– Legal Obligation – where processing is required by law.

You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing info@africatechsummit.com or using the unsubscribe link in marketing emails.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Typically:
– Newsletter and contact form data: up to 3 years after your last interaction.
– Event, sponsor, and transactional data: up to 6 years for accounting and legal compliance.

After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to improve user experience.

Some cookies are essential for website functionality. Others (such as analytics and advertising cookies) are used only with your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

Third-party tools we may use include:
– Google Analytics
– LinkedIn Ads
– Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads
– X (Twitter) Ads

For further details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:
– Service providers who support our website, marketing, CRM, ticketing, and event delivery
– Payment processors who securely handle transactions (we do not store full payment card details on our servers)
– Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
– Event partners or sponsors, where you have provided explicit consent (for example, by allowing badge scanning or opting in during registration)

All third parties are required to process data securely and only under our instructions.

We do not sell personal data.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers (such as Google or Meta) may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms, to protect your data in line with UK GDPR.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
– Request erasure of your personal data
– Request restriction of processing
– Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
– Request data portability
– Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@africatechsummit.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues, at www.ico.org.uk, if you believe your data has been handled improperly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.