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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21st January 2026.

The Nigeria Circular Economy Week (“NCEW”) App is an event application operated by the Circular Business Platform (CBP). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you use the NCEW App.

This policy is adapted from best practices reflected in leading global technology platforms (such as Google and Salesforce) and is aligned with international data protection principles, including transparency, data minimization, purpose limitation, and security.

By using the NCEW App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Scope and Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the NCEW App, including:

  • Event participants and attendees
  • Speakers, facilitators, and moderators
  • Sponsors, partners, and exhibitors
  • Other individuals who interact with the App

The purpose of the NCEW App is to:

  • Register participant interest for Nigeria Circular Economy Week
  • Enable users to confirm sessions they plan to attend
  • Share event schedules, announcements, and updates
  • Facilitate communication and engagement before, during, and after the event

The App is not intended for commercial resale of personal data and does not knowingly collect sensitive personal data beyond what is required for event participation.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information Provided Directly by You

When you register for or use the NCEW App, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Organization / Affiliation
  • Gender

This information is collected through in-app forms during registration, session selection, or profile updates.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access or use the App, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • Device type and operating system
  • App version
  • Date and time of access
  • Basic usage analytics (e.g., screens viewed, session confirmations)

This information is collected to ensure app functionality, improve user experience, and support troubleshooting.

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

The NCEW App does not collect:

  • Financial or payment card information
  • Government-issued identification numbers
  • Biometric data
  • Precise real-time location tracking

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

3.1 Event Registration and Participation

  • To register and manage your participation in Nigeria Circular Economy Week
  • To confirm and manage sessions you choose to attend
  • To generate attendance lists and participation insights

3.2 Communication and Updates

  • To send event-related communications, including schedules, reminders, changes, and announcements
  • To notify you of important updates before, during, and after the event

3.3 Event Operations and Planning

  • To understand participant demographics and interests
  • To improve event programming, logistics, and future editions of the event
  • To produce aggregated and anonymized reports for internal analysis and donor or partner reporting

3.4 Platform Improvement and Security

  • To monitor app performance and reliability
  • To detect, prevent, and respond to technical issues, misuse, or security incidents


4. Legal Basis for Processing

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

  • Consent: You voluntarily provide your information when registering and using the App
  • Legitimate Interest: Processing necessary to organize, manage, and improve the event
  • Legal and Regulatory Obligations: Where required by applicable laws or authorities


5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Internal Access

Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel of the Circular Business Platform and approved event organizers who require access to perform their duties.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share limited personal information with trusted third-party service providers that support:

  • App hosting and infrastructure
  • Email and notification delivery

All service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.

5.3 Event Partners and Sponsors

We do not share personal data with sponsors or partners for marketing purposes without explicit consent. Any reporting to partners is done using aggregated or anonymized data.

5.4 Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, or government request.

6. Data Retention

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

  • Deliver and manage the event
  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements

After the retention period:

  • Data may be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with internal data governance policies


7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information, including:

  • Secure cloud infrastructure and access controls
  • Encryption of data in transit where applicable
  • Role-based access to systems and data
  • Regular monitoring and security reviews

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

8. User Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or updates to inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for certain communications
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

Requests can be made using the contact details provided in Section 12.


9. Children’s Privacy

The NCEW App is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred or processed outside your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection laws and international standards.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or App functionality. Updates will be communicated through the App or other appropriate channels.

The revised policy will become effective upon publication.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Circular Business Platform
Nigeria Circular Economy Week (NCEW) App
Email: info@circularbusinessplatform.com

Acknowledgement
By using the Nigeria Circular Economy Week App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.