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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Benin Tech Fest ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website or register for our events.

Last updated: July 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for the event (attendee, volunteer, exhibitor, or speaker registration)
  • Fill out contact forms or request information
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
  • Interact with our social media pages

This information may include:

  • Full name and organization name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Professional details (job title, company, industry)
  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process your event registration and confirm your attendance
  • Send event-related updates, schedules, and announcements
  • Facilitate networking and matching with other attendees, speakers, and partners
  • Process ticket purchases and payments
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and information about future events (you may opt out at any time)
  • Improve our website and event experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, and providing event services.
  • Event Partners and Sponsors: Limited information (such as name, company, and job title) may be shared with sponsors and partners for networking purposes. We will always inform you if this applies.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly as a result.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at benintechfest@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including payment processors and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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 this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Benin Tech Fest

Email: benintechfest@gmail.com

Phone: +234 701 234 1561