Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TechBuilders Africa respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for our events, join our community, submit forms, access event resources, request certificates, or communicate with us.

By using our website, registering for our programs, attending our events, or submitting your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

TechBuilders Africa is an initiative focused on empowering Africa’s next generation of technology builders through events, training programs, practical labs, professional development, community engagement, mentorship, digital resources, and collaboration opportunities.

Our website address is:
https://techbuilders.africa

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with TechBuilders Africa. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Country or location
• Organization, school, or company name
• Job title, role, or professional category
• Event registration information
• Event check-in status
• Feedback and survey responses
• Certificate eligibility and certificate access details
• Partnership or sponsorship enquiry details
• Community participation details
• Any message or information you send to us through forms

We may also collect basic technical information automatically, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, referral source, and general usage information to help us improve our website and services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes related to operating, improving, and communicating about TechBuilders Africa programs and services. This includes:

• Processing event registrations
• Managing event check-in and attendance confirmation
• Providing access to event resources
• Issuing digital certificates where applicable
• Sending event updates and reminders
• Responding to enquiries, partnership requests, or messages
• Managing community access and professional updates
• Collecting feedback to improve future programs
• Sharing learning resources, opportunities, and announcements
• Improving our website, programs, and user experience
• Protecting the safety, integrity, and security of our services

5. Event Check-in, Certificates, and Feedback

For TechBuilders Africa events, we may use your registration information to confirm your attendance through check-in systems. Your check-in status may be used to determine access to certificates, post-event resources, and participant follow-up.

Certificates may only be issued to participants whose attendance or participation has been confirmed. We may also use feedback submissions to improve future events and verify participant engagement where applicable.

6. Photos, Videos, and Event Media

TechBuilders Africa events may include photography, video recording, interviews, social media coverage, and other media activities. By attending our public or registered events, you understand that your image, voice, or likeness may appear in event photos, videos, promotional materials, social media posts, reports, and future communications.

If you have concerns about media usage, please contact the event team before or during the event.

7. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only where necessary to operate our programs, communicate with you, manage events, or comply with legal obligations.

We may use trusted third-party services to help us manage registrations, forms, emails, event check-in, analytics, certificates, cloud storage, and communications. These services may process information on our behalf only for the purpose of supporting TechBuilders Africa activities.

8. Email and Communications

When you register for an event, submit a form, join our community, or request information, we may contact you by email, phone, WhatsApp, or other communication channels for relevant updates.

These communications may include event reminders, resource links, certificate information, community updates, learning opportunities, partnership follow-ups, and future program announcements.

You may opt out of non-essential communications by contacting us or using any unsubscribe option provided in our emails where available.

9. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your information may be stored using secure online tools, databases, cloud storage systems, spreadsheets, email platforms, or other services used to support TechBuilders Africa operations.

10. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including event management, certificate records, communication, reporting, legal compliance, and future program engagement.

Certificate records, attendance records, and event participation records may be retained for administrative and verification purposes.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information where applicable
• Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To make a request, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

12. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, enhance performance, and improve user experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website, emails, or resource pages may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, forms, communities, social media pages, payment platforms, cloud folders, or partner websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting information to them.

14. Children and Young Participants

TechBuilders Africa programs may be open to students, young professionals, and emerging talents. If a participant is under the age required by applicable law to provide consent, a parent, guardian, school, or responsible adult may be required to provide permission.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.

15. International Users

TechBuilders Africa may engage participants, partners, speakers, and community members across different countries. By submitting your information, you understand that your data may be processed or stored in countries where our service providers or operational tools are located.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of our website or participation in our programs after changes are published means you accept the updated policy.

17. Contact Us

For questions, privacy requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: