Privacy Policy
UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE)
Effective Date: 06.02.2025
- Introduction
Welcome to the UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for our events, or engage with us through other platforms.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
✅ Personal Identification Data – Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and other registration details.
✅ Payment Information – If you make payments for tickets, sponsorships, or other services, we may collect billing details and transaction data.
✅ Communication Data – Emails, messages, and any feedback you provide when contacting us or engaging with our services.
✅ Event Participation Information – Preferences for networking sessions, exhibitor interactions, and panel discussions.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect data through cookies and analytics tools, including:
✅ Device Information – IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
✅ Usage Data – Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and other website activity.
2.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive additional data from partners, exhibitors, sponsors, or ticketing platforms when you register for our events or sign up for third-party services related to UKATE.
- How We Use Your Information
UKATE collects and processes personal data for the following purposes:
✅ Event Registration & Participation – To process event sign-ups, manage attendance, and provide relevant information.
✅ Networking & Business Matching – To facilitate introductions and engagement among attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors.
✅ Marketing & Communications – To send newsletters, event updates, promotional materials, and important notices (you can opt-out at any time).
✅ Payment Processing – To securely handle transactions for event tickets, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
✅ Website Analytics & Improvement – To analyse visitor behaviour, improve our website experience, and optimize services.
✅ Security & Compliance – To prevent fraud, ensure data security, and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
- How We Share Your Information
We may share your data under the following circumstances:
✅ With Event Sponsors & Exhibitors – If you participate in networking sessions, your details may be shared with relevant exhibitors and sponsors for business engagement (with your consent).
✅ With Service Providers – We may use trusted third-party vendors for payment processing, email communications, analytics, and customer support.
✅ Legal & Compliance Requirements – If required by law, we may disclose your data to authorities for legal proceedings or regulatory compliance.
- Data Security & Retention
UKATE takes data security seriously and implements appropriate measures to:
✅ Protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of personal data.
✅ Ensure encrypted payment transactions and secure data storage.
✅ Restrict access to personal data only to authorized personnel.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to meet legal obligations.
- Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under data protection laws:
✅ Access & Update – You can request a copy of your personal data and correct any inaccuracies.
✅ Opt-Out of Marketing – You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.
✅ Delete Your Data – You can request that we erase your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
✅ Restrict Processing – You can ask us to limit how we use your data under certain conditions.
✅ Withdraw Consent – If you have previously given consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
✅ Enhance your browsing experience.
✅ Analyse website performance and visitor behaviour.
✅ Deliver targeted marketing and event promotions.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but this may affect website functionality.
- Third-Party Links & Services
UKATE may link to external websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to UKATE; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal data.
- International Data Transfers
As UKATE operates in both the UK and Africa, your data may be processed and stored in multiple locations. We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and African data protection laws.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.ukafricatradexpo.co.uk
📍 Address: 124 City Road, London. England. EC1V 2NX
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your information while providing the best experience at UKATE.
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