Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 20th May 2025
Last Updated: 20th May 2025
Welcome to AIBIA. Your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, services, or interact with our events and community programs. By accessing our website or providing your information, you agree to the terms outlined here.
1. Who We Are
The Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Initiative, Africa (AIBIA) is a non-governmental organization empowering Africans to leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to address the continent’s most pressing challenges. AIBIA aims to foster innovation and creativity by providing educational resources, awareness programs, and hands-on training in AI and decentralized technologies.
Through workshops, hackathons, and tailored thematic projects, AIBIA equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to develop homegrown solutions that promote financial inclusion, improve healthcare, enhance governance, and drive economic growth.
By focusing on African-led innovation, AIBIA is committed to building a sustainable, tech-driven future for the continent, where Africans are creators of solutions that solve their unique problems. The initiative serves as a bridge, connecting innovators, developers, policymakers, and businesses to a supportive ecosystem that accelerates the adoption of AI and blockchain technologies across Africa, fostering socio-economic development and inclusion.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled transparently and lawfully, in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
Personal Information: name, email, phone number, organization, role.
Event and Engagement Data: registration info, attendance, feedback, polls, etc.
Digital Interaction Data: device type, browser, IP address, cookies, and session data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the NDPR, our legal bases for processing personal data include:
Consent: You have given us explicit permission to process your data.
Contractual necessity: to deliver services or events you registered for.
Legitimate interest: to improve our services and engage our community.
Legal obligations: to comply with national laws.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your data to:
Facilitate registrations, access to resources, and community interactions.
Send reminders, updates, newsletters, and event-related communication.
Improve website functionality and measure event or content performance.
Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or community engagement efforts.
5. Your Rights Under NDPR
You have the right to:
Access your data and request a copy.
Correct or update incaccurate data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Request the deletion of your data.
Restrict processing or object to data use.
Complain to NITDA if your rights are violated.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at aibinitiativeafirca@gmail.com
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
Trusted service providers (e.g., mailing platforms, analytics).
Event partners (only with your consent).
Law enforcement or government agencies, when required by law.
We do not sell or rent your data.
7. Data Storage and Security
We store your data securely using encrypted systems. We apply appropriate organizational, physical, and technical safeguards to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
8. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only as long as needed for the purposes listed or to meet legal requirements. You may request deletion at any time.
9. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without guardian consent.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be notified on our website or via email.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:
Email: aibinitiativeafrica@gmail.com
Website: https://aibiafrica.org/
Address: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Regulatory Body: NITDA – Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)