GLOBAL PRESS PEACE SUMMIT 2026
Effective Date: June 2026
1. Introduction
The Global Press Peace Summit 2026 ("the Summit"), organized by Infonile Communications Ltd and Ecopark Global Initiative ("the Organizers"), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all delegates, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, media representatives, volunteers, and attendees.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you register for, participate in, or engage with activities related to the Summit.
By registering for or attending the Summit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a) Registration Information
- Full name
- Organization/company name
- Job title or professional designation
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Country of residence
- Nationality
- Postal address
b) Professional Information
- Media affiliation or institution represented
- Professional biography
- Areas of expertise
- Speaker or presenter profiles
c) Travel and Accommodation Information
Where applicable, we may collect:
- Passport information required for visa support letters
- Flight details
- Accommodation preferences
- Emergency contact information
d) Payment Information
If registration fees apply, payment information may be processed through secure third-party payment providers. The Organizers do not store complete credit or debit card details.
e) Special Category Information
Where necessary to facilitate participation, we may collect information relating to:
- Dietary requirements
- Accessibility or disability accommodations
- Medical information relevant to emergency response during the event
Such information will only be collected with your consent and used solely for the purpose for which it was provided.
f) Digital Information
When using our websites or registration platforms, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device information
- Browser type
- Cookies and website usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
- Processing Summit registrations and confirmations;
- Managing delegate attendance and accreditation;
- Communicating important event updates and logistical information;
- Issuing invitations, badges, certificates, and participation records;
- Facilitating visa support documentation where applicable;
- Coordinating travel subsidies and accommodation arrangements;
- Managing speaker, exhibitor, sponsor, and partner engagements;
- Conducting post-event evaluations and surveys;
- Improving future Summit activities and participant experiences;
- Fulfilling legal, regulatory, and security obligations;
- Responding to emergencies involving participant welfare and safety.
4. Event Photography, Videography, and Media Coverage
The Summit will be photographed, audio-recorded, livestreamed, and video-recorded.
By attending the Summit, you acknowledge and consent that:
- Your image, voice, likeness, and participation may appear in photographs, video recordings, livestreams, publications, promotional materials, news reports, social media content, and future Summit communications;
- Such materials may be used worldwide and in perpetuity for educational, promotional, documentary, reporting, and archival purposes related to the Summit.
Participants who do not wish to appear in official Summit media materials should notify the Organizers in writing before the event or upon registration. While reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate such requests, complete exclusion from incidental event coverage cannot be guaranteed.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
Event Service Providers
Organizations providing services on our behalf, including:
- Registration platform providers;
- Payment processors;
- Event management contractors;
- Venue operators;
- Accommodation and travel service providers;
- Security and emergency response personnel.
Strategic Partners and Sponsors
Limited professional information (such as name, organization, and professional title) may be shared with Summit sponsors or partners only where:
- You have expressly consented; or
- Networking directories are provided as part of the event experience and you have opted in.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities
Information may be disclosed when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
International Participants
Due to the international nature of the Summit, information may be transferred across jurisdictions solely for the purposes outlined in this Policy and subject to appropriate safeguards.
6. Data Security
The Organizers implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access;
- Loss or theft;
- Misuse;
- Alteration;
- Accidental disclosure; and
- Destruction.
Access to participant information is restricted to authorized personnel and service providers who require the information to perform their duties.
7. Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Administer the Summit;
- Fulfill reporting obligations to sponsors and partners;
- Maintain historical and archival records of the event;
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, including Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Request deletion of your information where legally permissible;
- Object to certain processing activities;
- Request restriction of processing under specific circumstances;
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Requests concerning personal information should be directed to the Summit Secretariat using the contact details below.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
If you use the Summit website or registration portal, cookies and similar technologies may be used to:
- Improve website functionality;
- Analyze website traffic and performance;
- Enhance user experience;
- Support security and fraud prevention measures.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Children's Privacy
The Summit is intended for individuals aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Organizers reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
Any significant changes will be communicated through official Summit communication channels.
12. Contact Information
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Global Press Peace Summit 2026 Secretariat
Infonile Communications Ltd & Ecopark Global Initiative
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: mediaaction@infonile.africa
Telephone: +254 799 067 503 / +254 715 666 601/ +254 794 563512
Website: https://presssummit.infonile.africa/
Consent Statement
By registering for or participating in the Global Press Peace Summit 2026, you consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.