Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Delta State Economic Summit 2026 (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who visit our website, register for events, or engage with our services. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to ensure your data is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

By using our website and submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, company/organisation name.
• Registration Data: Information provided when you register as a delegate, investor, speaker, or sponsor, including dietary preferences, accommodation requirements, and special requests.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring URLs, and pages visited on our website (collected via cookies and analytics).
• Communication Data: Any correspondence you send to us via email, contact forms, or social media.
• Payment Information: If you make a payment for registration or services, we collect billing details; however, payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment gateways, and we do not store full credit card information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process your registration and confirm your participation in the Summit.
• To send you important updates regarding the Summit (e.g., schedule changes, logistics, and post‑event materials).
• To match investors with potential projects and facilitate networking opportunities.
• To improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.
• To communicate with you about future events, surveys, and feedback requests (you may opt out at any time).
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfil our obligations under registration or partnership agreements.
• Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve, and secure our services, provided your rights and interests do not override these.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with event logistics, email delivery, payment processing, and analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Government Agencies: Where required by law, or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
• Summit Partners: Only with your explicit consent (e.g., for investor‑project matching).

6. International Data Transfers

As we operate in Nigeria, your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located in Nigeria and other countries where our service providers are based. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. These include encryption, firewalls, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Typically, registration data is retained for a period of up to 5 years after the Summit to facilitate follow‑up communications and historical records.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Data Portability: Request a machine‑readable copy of your data.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please reach out to us:

• economicsummit@deltastate.gov.ng
• summit@investdelta.ng
• 0813 009 6598, 0912 042 3629

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.