Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Guzakuza UK and WiFAI (Women in Food & AgriTech Innovation), the organisers of the UK–Africa Women in Food & Agribusiness Summit 2026 ("the Summit", "we", "us", "our"), collect, use, store and protect personal information provided by individuals who register for, attend or otherwise engage with the Summit.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

The Summit is co-organised by:

• Guzakuza UK— registered in England & Wales, company number 14951582. Registered address: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.
• WiFAI (Women in Food & AgriTech Innovation)— registered in England & Wales, company number 16871177.

For data protection purposes, Guzakuza UK acts as the data controller. For questions about how we handle your data, contact us at the address above or by email via the Contact page on this website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Job title and organisation
• Country of residence
• Pass or ticket type purchased
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card details)
• Communications you send to us
• Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g. speaker applications, press accreditation forms)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process your registration and payment
• Send you confirmation, ticketing and event information
• Communicate important updates about the Summit
• Manage visa invitation letters where requested
• Facilitate networking opportunities relevant to your participation
• Send post-event communications and future Summit updates (you may opt out at any time)
• Comply with our legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract: To fulfil your registration and provide the services you have purchased.
• Legitimate interests: To communicate relevant event information and manage our events effectively.
• Consent: For optional marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal obligation: Where required by law.

5. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service providers who assist with event management, ticketing (Stripe, Eventbrite), email communications and website hosting, who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Summit partners on an opt-in basis only, where you have consented to be introduced or listed in event materials.
• Regulatory authorities where required by law.

6. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal and accounting requirements. Registration data is typically retained for three years following the event. You may request deletion at any time (subject to legal obligations).

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

9. Photography and Recording

The Summit may be photographed and recorded. Images and recordings may be used in post-event communications and materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify our team on-site. Press and media attendees are required to identify themselves and respect participant preferences.

10. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for its operation. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via the website or by email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: