Africa Tourism Summit
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Last Updated: 24/02/2026
1. Introduction
Africa Tourism Summit (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates a digital publishing and event platform dedicated to advancing tourism investment dialogue across Africa under the tagline Shaping Africa’s Tourism Investment Future.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect personal information when you:
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Visit our website
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Register for events
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Subscribe to newsletters
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Submit inquiries
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Engage with our content
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Interact with advertising displayed on our platform
We are committed to transparency, accountability, and compliance with applicable data protection laws including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable international standards.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Organization name
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Job title
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Country of residence
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Billing information (for paid registrations or partnerships)
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Event registration details
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Investment inquiry details
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Media accreditation submissions
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Operating system
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Referring URLs
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on pages
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Interaction metrics
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies for:
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Website functionality
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Analytics
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Advertising personalization
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Audience measurement
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Security
(See Section 9 for full cookie details.)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Provide and manage event registrations
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Respond to institutional inquiries
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Deliver newsletters and editorial updates
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Facilitate investor–government engagement
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Process payments
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Improve website functionality
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Analyze traffic and audience behavior
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Serve relevant advertisements
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Ensure compliance with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Where GDPR applies, we rely on:
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Consent (newsletter subscriptions, cookies)
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Contractual necessity (event registrations, partnerships)
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Legitimate interest (platform improvement, security)
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Legal obligations (tax and regulatory compliance)
Users may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Advertising & Third-Party Networks
Africa Tourism Summit may display advertising through third-party networks including but not limited to:
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Google AdSense
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Google Ad Manager
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Media.net
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Programmatic advertising partners
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Direct advertising partners
These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
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Serve personalized ads
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Measure ad performance
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Prevent fraud
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Analyze audience engagement
Google and its partners may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on user visits to this and other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
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Google Ads Settings
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Your device advertising settings
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Relevant opt-out industry portals (such as the Network Advertising Initiative or European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance)
We do not control third-party cookies or data practices. Users should review respective privacy policies of advertising partners.
6. Analytics Services
We may use analytics tools such as:
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Google Analytics
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Other performance tracking services
These tools collect anonymized or pseudonymized usage data to improve platform performance and user experience.
IP anonymization features may be enabled where applicable.
7. Event Registration & Institutional Data
For summit participation, we may collect:
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Professional credentials
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Institutional affiliation
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Delegate category information
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Payment data
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Participation preferences
This data is used strictly for:
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Event administration
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Credential verification
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Communication
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Security management
Closed-door session participation may require additional confidentiality agreements.
8. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share data with:
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Event partners (where necessary for event execution)
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Payment processors
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Email service providers
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Advertising partners
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Analytics providers
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Legal authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal information.
We do not share sensitive personal data beyond necessary operational purposes.
9. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies for:
Essential Cookies
Necessary for site functionality and security.
Performance Cookies
Used for analytics and performance measurement.
Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
Where required by law, we obtain user consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Users may manage cookie preferences via:
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Browser settings
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Cookie consent banner
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Third-party opt-out tools
10. International Data Transfers
As a continental platform, data may be processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.
Where cross-border transfers occur, we implement safeguards such as:
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Standard contractual clauses
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Data processing agreements
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Adequate security measures
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill contractual obligations
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Meet regulatory requirements
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Maintain business records
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Provide ongoing services
Event data may be retained for archival, reporting, and institutional continuity purposes.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction
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Request deletion
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent
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Opt-out of targeted advertising
California residents may request disclosure of categories of personal information collected and request deletion under CCPA/CPRA.
To exercise rights, contact:
[Insert Official Contact Email]
13. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures including:
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Secure hosting environments
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SSL encryption
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Access controls
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Administrative safeguards
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Vendor compliance checks
However, no digital transmission is entirely secure.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not directed toward individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
15. Email Communications
Users may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via:
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Email unsubscribe link
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Direct written request
Transactional communications related to event participation may still be sent where necessary.
16. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies independently.
17. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Material changes will be reflected with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
18. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, contact:
Contact Africa Tourism Summit
Head Office
Africa Tourism Summit
Riadha House, Aerodrome Road
P.O. Box 4030-00506
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone:
+254 722 394 043
+254 732 394 043
