Privacy & Data Protection

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information.

• Personal information including name, email address, telephone number, organization or company name, country of residence, and information voluntarily provided through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, surveys or correspondence.
• Non-personal information including IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited, time spent on our website, referral sources, cookies and analytics data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services.
• Deliver newsletters and magazine updates.
• Respond to enquiries and requests.
• Manage subscriptions and event registrations.
• Conduct analytics and website performance monitoring.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Develop content and improve user experience.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

Cookies help us understand visitor behavior, improve website functionality, remember user preferences and measure the effectiveness of our content and communications.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

4. Newsletter and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send editorial updates, magazine releases, event announcements, business and investment insights and promotional communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers assisting with website operations, email and newsletter distribution platforms, event management providers and regulatory authorities when required by law.

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Security

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

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global publication, information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.

Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of your personal data.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a professional and general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, contact UKUMBI Afrika, Ukumbi Afrika Publications, Messe Rand Consulting Group BV, Westplein 12–14, 3016 BM Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Email: privacy@ukumbiafrika.com · Website: www.ukumbiafrika.com