Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
LAGOS GAMES WEEK LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us", "our" or "LGW") respects and is committed to protecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit our website, attend our events, use our services or otherwise interact with us.
This Policy is formulated in accordance with:
Section 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDP Act 2023)
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR 2019)
By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you signify that you have read, understood and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us through the details provided in Section 11.
2. Data Controller Information
Data Controller: LAGOS GAMES WEEK LIMITED
Registered Address: 11 Reverend Ogunbiyi Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Contact Email: odebobe.lagosg@gmail.com
Data Protection Officer: May be contacted via the email address above
3. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
3.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
Identity Information: Full name, gender, date of birth
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address
Event Participation Information: Ticket purchase records, event registration details, attendance preferences
Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry sector (applicable to developers, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, etc.)
Payment Information: Payment methods, billing details (payment processing is handled by third‑party payment service providers; we do not store full payment card details)
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
Usage Data: Time of visit, pages viewed, clickstream data, referrer sources
Location Information: Approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
3.3 Sensitive Personal Information
We generally do not collect sensitive personal information (such as race, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, biometric data, genetic data, sexual orientation, health status, etc.). If we need to collect such information for a specific event, we will obtain your explicit consent in advance.
4. Purposes of Processing Your Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Purpose Description
Event Organisation & Management Processing ticket purchases, event registration, check‑in, attendee communication, event scheduling
Service Provision Providing the services you have requested, including developer showcases, esports tournaments, career fairs, etc.
Communication & Notifications Sending event updates, schedule changes, important announcements
Marketing Sending our event newsletters, promotional offers and relevant product/service recommendations, subject to your prior consent
Website Improvement Analysing website usage to optimise user experience and site functionality
Security & Safety Detecting and preventing fraud, maintaining the security of the website and events
Legal Compliance Fulfilling legal obligations and responding to lawful requests from law enforcement authorities
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal bases:
Your Consent: When you voluntarily provide us with information and agree to its processing in accordance with this Policy
Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., ticket purchase)
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal requirement
Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and ensuring event security
6. Data Storage and Security
6.1 Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, alteration or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to:
Use of firewalls and secure servers
Data encryption technologies
Restricted access to authorised personnel only
Internal data processing policies
Ongoing staff training
6.2 Data Retention Period
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Policy. The retention period depends on:
The nature and purpose of the information
Legal, regulatory or contractual requirements
Operational needs of the business
After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymise your personal information.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web tokens, JWT, etc.).
7.1 What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website, helping the website recognise your device and remember your preferences.
7.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and do not require your consent
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences to enhance user experience
Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve our services
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant event information to you (only with your consent)
7.3 Cookie Consent
In accordance with Nigerian data protection laws, we obtain your consent before placing non‑essential cookies. When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner with options to accept or decline.
You may manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
8. Third‑Party Disclosures and Data Transfers
8.1 Third‑Party Service Providers
We may share your personal information with the following types of third parties:
Payment Processors: To process ticket payments
Event Technology Platforms: To provide event registration, live streaming and ticketing systems
Marketing and Analytics Providers: To assist with data analysis and marketing
Logistics and Venue Service Providers: To support event operations
All third‑party service providers are required to sign written contracts ensuring that they process your personal information in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.
8.2 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with a legal obligation or respond to lawful requests from law enforcement authorities
Protect our or others' rights, property or safety
Investigate or prevent fraud or other illegal activities
8.3 Cross‑Border Data Transfers
If we transfer your data to countries outside Nigeria, we will ensure that such country is included on the white list of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or that appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place.
9. Your Rights
Under Sections 34 to 38 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you, as a data subject, have the following rights:
Right Description
Right to be Informed To know what information we hold about you and how we use it
Right of Access To request access to the personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Right to Erasure To request deletion of your personal information under certain conditions
Right to Withdraw Consent To withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information at any time
Right to Restriction of Processing To request restriction of processing under certain conditions
Right to Data Portability To receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Complain To lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time (usually 30 days).
10. Data of Minors
Our services and events are primarily intended for adults. If you are under the age of 13, please do not provide us with any personal information.
If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us promptly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments or complaints about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via:
LAGOS GAMES WEEK LIMITED
11 Reverend Ogunbiyi Street, GRA Ikeja
Lagos, Nigeria
Email: odebobe.lagosg@gmail.com
Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology or business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information. In case of material changes, we will notify you via website announcement or email.