Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), organizers of the Africa Raw Materials Summit ("ARMS", "we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for the summit, or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways, including:

2.1 Personal Data

• Name, email address, phone number
• Job title, company/organization name
• Country of residence and nationality
• Dietary requirements and accessibility needs
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Professional interests and areas of expertise

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your summit registration and payments
• Send you important updates about the summit
• Personalize your summit experience
• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Summit Partners & Sponsors: With your consent, for networking purposes
• Service Providers: Payment processors, email services, and event management platforms
• Government Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Settings page.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Registration data is typically retained for up to 3 years after the summit for follow-up communications and future event invitations.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Nigeria. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: