PRIVCON Conference Website

PrivCon Nigeria is an annual privacy conference hosted by PrivCon Concepts – an entity registered under Nigerian law with an address at 12 Berkeley Street, Lagos, Nigeria (‘we’, ‘our’ or ‘us’). We are the controller of personal data obtained via our website, meaning we are the organisation legally responsible for deciding how and for what purposes it is used.

We take your privacy very seriously. Please read this privacy policy carefully as it contains important information on who we are and how and why we collect, store, use and share any information relating to you (your personal data) in connection with your use of our website. It also explains your rights in relation to your personal data and how to contact us or a relevant regulator in the event you have a complaint.

We collect, use and are responsible for certain personal data about you. When we do so we are subject to the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and its subsequent amendments. 

1. INTRODUCTION

PRIVCON is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of conference attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, volunteers, and website visitors in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (“NDPA”); the General Application and Implementation Directive. 

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

1. Information You Provide Directly

When you:

• register for PRIVCON; 
• subscribe to newsletters; 
• submit speaking proposals; 
• sponsor or exhibit; 
• contact us; or 
• complete forms on the Website. 

This may include:

• full name; 
• email address; 
• phone number; 
• organisation/company name; 
• job title; 
• billing information; 
• payment details; 
• photographs; 
• professional biography; 
• dietary/accessibility requirements; and 
• any other information voluntarily provided. 

1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We don’t use cookies or other tracking technologies

3. PURPOSES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

We process personal data for purposes including:

• conference registration and administration; 
• ticketing and payment processing (where applicable); 
• communication regarding PrivCon events; 
• speaker and sponsor management; 
• customer support; 
• security and fraud prevention; 
• analytics and Website improvement; 
• legal and regulatory compliance; and 
• marketing communications where consent has been obtained. 

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data based on:

• consent; 
• contractual necessity; 
• compliance with legal obligations; 
• legitimate interests; and 
• other lawful bases recognised under applicable data protection laws. 

5. PAYMENT PROCESSING

Payments made through the Website may be processed by third-party payment providers. PRIVCON does not store complete debit or credit card details on its servers unless expressly stated. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of payment processors before making payments.

6. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may disclose personal information to:

• event partners and service providers; 
• payment processors; 
• cloud hosting providers; 
• analytics providers; 
• legal or regulatory authorities where required by law; and 
• contractors assisting with event administration. 
• Pre- or post-conference advertisement

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed outside Nigeria where necessary for conference operations or service delivery. Where such transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• fulfil the purposes described in this Policy; 
• comply with legal obligations; 
• resolve disputes; and 
• enforce agreements. 

When no longer required, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against:

• unauthorised access; 
• disclosure; 
• misuse; 
• alteration; and 
• destruction. 
  

10. YOUR RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• access personal data held about you; 
• request correction of inaccurate data; 
• request deletion of your personal data; 
• withdraw consent; 
• object to certain processing activities; 
• request data portability; and 
• lodge complaints with a supervisory authority. 

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. PrivCon is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

13. MEDIA AND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

PRIVCON events may be photographed or recorded for promotional, educational, archival, or reporting purposes. By attending PrivCon events, attendees may appear in photographs, livestreams, or recordings used by PrivCon. Attendees who object to identifiable media use should contact organisers prior to the event.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective upon publication on the Website. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related inquiries, complaints, or data requests, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: host@privconnigeria.org

16. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Last Updated: 1st May 2026