What Information Do We Collect and Why?

Africa Waste is Wealth collects identifying information from visitors to our website and users who register for our conference services. The information collected and its usage is detailed below:

Contact Information

To provide you with the service you requested or to respond to your queries, we collect information such as your name, job title, contact details (e.g., postal address, email, telephone), and other business-related details you provide. This contact information may be used to send periodic promotional emails about our conference, or other information we believe you may find interesting.

Conference Registration

Upon registration for our conference, we collect and process information related to your participation. This includes, but is not limited to, your contact information, job title, and organization. This information is used to manage your registration, provide you with event updates, and ensure you have a personalized experience during the conference.

Specific Business Information

Specific business information requested and supplied by our conference attendees is used solely to enhance your experience during the event. We may also use submitted information to prepare high-level statistical reports for internal purposes. Such reports contain only anonymous, aggregated data to ensure anonymity.

Personal and Sensitive User Data

We collect personal and sensitive user data, including your name, email, phone number, and business details, to provide access to relevant conference services, enhance your experience, and optimize our offerings. We may also collect and analyze demographic information, such as age, gender, and location, to better understand user preferences and behaviors. This demographic data is optional and used solely for analytical purposes.

We are committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of all user data, implementing industry-standard security measures to protect your information. By using our website or attending our conference, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this privacy policy.

Disclosure

By registering for our conference, you become a member of the Africa Waste is Wealth network. Registered attendees may receive information about future events and opportunities. We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data retained by Africa Waste is Wealth. To request this information, please send a written request to enquiries@africawasteiswealth.com with “Access Request” in the subject line. The request must originate from a registered company email account.

Right of Rectification or Erasure

If any personal data we hold is found to be inaccurate, you have the right to have this data corrected. If there is no legitimate reason for retaining your data, you have the right to have it erased. To request rectification or erasure of data, please send a written request to enquiries@africawasteiswealth.com with “Rectification of Personal Data Request” or “Erasure of Personal Data Request” in the subject line. The request must originate from a registered company email account.

Cookies

• What are cookies? A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive with your permission. Cookies help analyze web traffic or notify you when you visit a particular site. They allow web applications to respond to you as an individual, tailoring operations to your needs and preferences.
• How we use cookies: We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used, helping us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website. Cookies help us provide a better website experience by monitoring which pages you find useful. A cookie does not give us access to your computer or any personal information other than what you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer, which may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Security

At Africa Waste is Wealth, we are committed to ensuring the security of your information. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.