Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Eventpadi (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our event management software. We comply with Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using Eventpadi, you consent to our data practices outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, payment details.
Event Data: Event details, attendee information, speaker and sponsor data.
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
Usage Information: Event analytics, interactions within the platform.
Communication Data: Emails and messages related to events.
Payment Data: Transactional data for event bookings and payments.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

Manage Events: Facilitate event creation, speaker management, and attendee engagement.
Personalization: Customize event experiences and platform interfaces.
Communication: Provide event updates, notifications, and customer support.
Security: Prevent fraudulent activities and ensure event integrity.
Legal Compliance: Fulfill regulatory and legal obligations.
Marketing & Analytics: Track event trends and promote future events.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

Consent: When you opt-in to receive updates or event communications.
Contractual Obligation: To manage and facilitate events you register for.
Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations like taxation or dispute resolution.
Legitimate Interest: To improve event management features, secure the platform, and market events.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information.
Right to Erasure: Request data deletion.
Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to other services.
Right to Object: Object to data processing, particularly for marketing.

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@eventpadi.com.

6. Your Rights Under CCPA

Residents of California, under the CCPA, have the right to:

Right to Know: Request details about the personal information collected.
Right to Delete: Ask for your data to be erased.
Right to Opt-Out: Stop the sale of your personal data (Note: Eventpadi does not sell personal data).
Right to Non-Discrimination: You won’t be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@eventpadi.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with laws, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention depends on the type of data. For example, transaction data may be kept for tax purposes, while other personal data may be deleted upon account termination or request.

8. How We Protect Your Data

Eventpadi employs strict security measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption: Securing data in transit using SSL.
Access Control: Restricting access to authorized personnel only.
Monitoring & Audits: Regular security checks to prevent breaches.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data. However, we may share information with:

Service Providers: Partners providing payment processing, analytics, or customer service.
Legal Entities: To comply with legal processes, court orders, or governmental requests.
Business Transfers: In cases of mergers or acquisitions, data may be transferred to the new entity.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Eventpadi uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, gather analytics, and personalize content. Cookies help in tracking user behavior, preferences, and improving event-related services.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may limit the functionality of the platform.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.

12. Children’s Privacy

Eventpadi is not intended for users under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If it is discovered that personal data from a child has been collected without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

13. International Data Transfers

If you access Eventpadi from outside Nigeria, your data may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria, where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to this transfer as outlined in the policy.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be communicated via email or through our platform, with the “Effective Date” revised at the top of the policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@eventpadi.com
Phone: +234 9127716859

We are committed to addressing any concerns about your privacy and data protection.