Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how EntertainmentWeekGhana.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Event participation information

  • IP address and browser data (via cookies)

2. How We Collect Your Data

You provide data when:

  • Filling out contact or registration forms (including Deal Room forms)

  • Filling out waitlist forms

  • Subscribing to newsletters

  • Signing up for events

  • Using the site (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Register you for events such as the Deal Room

  • Send updates or marketing communications (if opted in)

  • Improve our website and user experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., event registration)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., participation in the Deal Room)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics to improve services)

5. Use of Data Processors (Third-Party Services)

We will use trusted third-party service providers (data processors) to collect and store personal information on our behalf.
Deal Room registration forms and waitlist forms will be managed using the Google and Jotform platform, which processes your data under our instruction and does not use your information for its own purposes.

All processors we use are contractually bound to comply with data protection requirements and maintain strict confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and analytics tools to collect usage data. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Event partners (for coordination and logistics)

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Data processors (e.g., form platforms or CRM tools)
    All such parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

8. Data Retention

Your data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or to meet legal obligations.

9. Your Rights

Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: privacy@entertainmentweekghana.com

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Updates to this Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The updated version will be published on this page with a new effective date.

13. International Data Transfers

Some of the personal data we collect may be stored or processed by third-party service providers located outside Ghana. These providers include platforms such as Google Forms and Jotform, which are used to manage registration forms and event logistics.

We ensure that all such transfers comply with Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), by working only with data processors that:

  • Are located in jurisdictions with adequate data protection laws, or

  • Provide contractual safeguards such as Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your personal data outside Ghana under these safeguards.

14. Contact

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@entertainmentweekghana.com