Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
iGaming Conference Africa (referred to as “IGC Africa,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and register for our events.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information through forms on our website:
Personal Information – Name, email address, phone number, job title, and company name.
Payment Information – When applicable for ticket purchases or registration fees.
Website Data – IP addresses, browser type, and cookies to enhance user experience and track site analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To manage event registrations and send confirmation emails.
To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about IGC Africa events.
To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
To communicate with you regarding inquiries, partnerships, and post-event engagement.
Third-Party Services
For event management and marketing, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, including Google Analytics, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite. Each third party complies with GDPR and CCPA standards.
Your Rights and Choices
Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from newsletters and email campaigns at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us directly.
Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information by reaching out to our team.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to personalize your experience and gather analytics. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and enable us to improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Data Retention Policy
We retain your personal data for as long as required by law. If no longer legally required, we will retain inactive data for a maximum of 2 years. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data. Your information is not shared with any business partner or external third party, except for essential internal marketing tools that assist in event organization and communication.
International Data Compliance
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – For EU Visitors
If you are visiting from the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:
Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request that we delete your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
Right to Object: Object to data processing for direct marketing.
Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process your personal data based on consent, contractual necessity, and our legitimate interests in providing a seamless event experience.
U.S. Compliance (CCPA and Other Regulations)
For U.S. visitors, including those from California, the following rights apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: Request information about the data we collect and how it’s used.
Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal data.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal data (IGC Africa does not sell personal data).
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. We implement industry-standard safeguards to ensure your data remains protected, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers from the EU.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we will promptly delete it.
Dispute Resolution
If you have concerns regarding your data, you may contact us directly at:
Email: [email protected]
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]