PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy – Registration Website

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you register to attend the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit 2026 through our official registration website.

1. Information We Collect

When you register on the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit 2026 website, we may collect the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • IP address (your device’s unique internet protocol address)
  • Mobile device ID
  • Cookies and browsing data
  • Organization / job title (if applicable)
  • Nationality and/or passport information (if required for visa support or access credentials)
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide during the registration process

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:

  • To process and confirm your registration for the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit 2026
  • To provide logistical and access-related communications (e.g., agenda updates, venue access, digital badges)
  • To improve user experience on the registration platform
  • To respond to your inquiries or support requests
  • To administer surveys, feedback requests, or other event-related features

3. Data Storage & Protection

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. All stored passwords are encrypted. Additionally, in compliance with data regulations, your data:

  • May be hosted on servers located within the country
  • Will not be retained beyond the necessary operational period of the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit 2026
  • Will be securely deleted after the conclusion of the event and any related reporting phase

4. Do We Use Cookies?

Yes. Cookies may be used to enhance your user experience and allow our systems to recognize your browser and capture certain information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Third Parties & Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Event organizers and partners for operational purposes
  • Accredited third-party service providers (e.g., badge printing, transport coordination, visa assistance, technical support), strictly for the purposes of delivering services related to the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit 2026

All third parties are contractually obliged to handle your data securely and only for the intended purpose.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for marketing purposes.

6. Online Policy Only

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our online registration platform and does not apply to information collected offline.

7. Your Consent

By using this registration website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit 2026 registration team at: registration@waiis.org