This privacy policy sets out how Africa In the World uses and protects any information that you give when you use this website. Africa In the World is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.
Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Africa In the World may change this policy by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes made.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://africaintheworld.com
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Contact forms
Contact form submissions are kept for up to 365 days for customer service purposes but we do not use the information submitted through our contact form for marketing purposes.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. We do not have control over the privacy practices or the content of any third-party websites.
What information will Africa In the World collect about me? Information about your visits to and use of this website (including your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit and page views). We collect this information in a way that does not identify anyone. Information you provide by filling in forms on our website, such as when you register to receive information.
What information will Africa In the World collect about me?
- Information about your visits to and use of this website (including your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit and page views). We collect this information in a way which does not identify anyone.
- Information you provide by filling in forms on our website, such as when you register to receive information.
During the registration process, we may collect and process certain personal information, which may include but is not limited to:
- Personal Information:
- First name
- Surname
- Country of residence
- ID/Passport number
- Mobile number
- Professional Information:
- Profession
- Company/CC/Business name
- In Case of Emergency:
- First name and surname
- Contact mobile number
- Medical Conditions:
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
- Flight Information:
- Local flight/International
- Flight number
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal information (e.g., race, ethnicity, religious beliefs) through our event registration page. If you provide any sensitive personal information voluntarily in the course of registration, we will handle it with the utmost care and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
How will Africa In the World use the information they collect about me?
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better Service, for example:
- To improve the content and design of the website,
- To contact you about a request/enquiry you have made with us,
- To provide you with information you may have requested, for example a newsletter.
- Event registration and management, including sending you event-related communications.
- Verification of your identity and eligibility to attend the event.
- Providing you with updates and information related to the event.
- Responding to your inquiries, feedback, or requests.
- Internal record-keeping and administrative purposes.
- Africa In the World will never share your information with other organisations for marketing, market research, or commercial purposes.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a simple text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device by a website’s server and only that server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Each cookie is unique to your web browser. It will contain some anonymous information such as a unique identifier and the site name and some digits and numbers. It allows a website to remember things like your preferences or what’s in your shopping basket.
Cookie categories
- Strictly necessary cookies
- These cookies enable services you have specifically asked for.
- Performance cookies
- These cookies collect anonymous information on the pages visited.
- Functionality cookies
- These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
- Targeting cookies or advertising cookies
- These cookies collect information about your browsing habits in order to make advertising relevant to you and your interests.
Cookies used on Africa In the World website
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
| __utma | This cookie enables the function of Google Analytics software. This software helps us collect and analyse visitor information such as visitor numbers, pages visited, browsers used and response to marketing activity. This helps us improve the website and its performance.The data stored by this cookie does not identify people or collect any personal data. | 2 years |
| __utmb | This cookie enables the function of Google Analytics software. This software helps us collect and analyse visitor information such as visitor numbers, pages visited, browsers used and response to marketing activity. This helps us improve the website and its performance.The data stored by this cookie does not identify people or collect any personal data. | 30 minutes |
| __utmc | This cookie enables the function of Google Analytics software. This software helps us collect and analyse visitor information such as visitor numbers, pages visited, browsers used and response to marketing activity. This helps us improve the website and its performance.The data stored by this cookie does not identify people or collect any personal data. | At end of session |
| __utmz | This cookie enables the function of Google Analytics software. This software helps us collect and analyse visitor information such as visitor numbers, pages visited, browsers used and response to marketing activity. This helps us improve the website and its performance.The data stored by this cookie does not identify people or collect any personal data. | 6 months |
How do I turn cookies off?
It is usually possible to stop your browser accepting cookies, or to stop accepting cookies from a particular website.
All modern browsers allow you to change your cookie settings. These settings will typically be found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your browser. In order to understand these settings, the following links may be helpful, otherwise you should use the ‘Help’ option in your browser for more details.
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Safari web and iOS.
Who we share your data with
We disclose potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to our contractors and affiliated organisations that
- Need to know that information in order to process it on our behalf or to provide services, and
- That have agreed, in writing, not to disclose it to others.
- Event organisers, partners, or sponsors involved in the “Africa In the World” event to facilitate registration and event-related communication. Service providers who assist us in carrying out the event registration process and related services. Legal authorities, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies if required by applicable law or to protect our legal rights
Some of those contractors and affiliated organisations may be located outside of your home country; by using our websites and services, you consent to the transfer of such information to them.
We will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone. If we ever were to engage in any onward transfers of your data with third parties for a purpose other than which it was originally collected or subsequently authorised, we would provide you with an opt-out choice to limit the use and disclosure of your personal data.
How long we retain your data
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
What rights you have over your data
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access, correct, or update your personal information.
- The right to request the erasure of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- The right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Security
Africa In the World is committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Opting-Out
If you would like to opt-out of any marketing communications from us, you can do so by emailing us at [email protected] or by using the unsubscribe button in our newsletters.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Africa In the World may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email.