Privacy Policy for PAWES

Effective Date: September 2025

 

At PAWES (Pan African Women Economic Summit), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (pawesummit.org) or participate in our community platform.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and professional details when you register, sign up for events, or participate in our community.

• Payment Information: when registering for events. (Note: Bank account details are not collected or stored directly on our site.)

• Usage Information: including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

• Community Contributions: posts, comments, and shared content within the PAWES community platform.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Process event registrations and confirm participation.

• Communicate with you regarding updates, opportunities, and community activities.

• Improve user experience on our website and community platform.

• Foster collaboration, networking, and engagement within the PAWES community.

• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or misuse.

 

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share information only in the following cases:

• With trusted service providers who help us operate our website and community platform.

• If required by law or legal processes.

 

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. While we strive to use industry-standard safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

 

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information.

• Request deletion of your account or personal data.

• Opt out of communications at any time by unsubscribing.

 

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and gather analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

 

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

9. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 📧 [email protected]