Who we are
Ghana Digital & Innovation Week (GDIW) is an annual event organized to celebrate and foster digital transformation, innovation, and collaboration across various industries in Ghana and beyond. Our mission is to bring together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to share knowledge, insights, and solutions for Ghana’s digital future. GDIW is hosted by Impact Investing Ghana, the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme and the Ghana Hubs Network.
Comments
Participants are encouraged to engage and share their thoughts during the event. Comments, feedback, and contributions via event platforms (website, social media, etc.) should remain respectful, professional, and relevant to the topics discussed. We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or delete any inappropriate, offensive, or harmful comments without prior notice.
By leaving a comment, you grant GDIW the right to use, reproduce, and publish the content of your comment in connection with the event’s promotion and communication.
Media
By attending GDIW, you acknowledge that photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings may be taken during sessions, workshops, and other event activities. These media materials may be used for promotional purposes across various platforms, including but not limited to social media, websites, and marketing materials.
If you do not wish to appear in such media, please notify us in writing at [email protected], and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and provide relevant content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our site. These cookies help us understand how you interact with the site, enabling us to enhance functionality, track attendance, and improve our services.
You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, this may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website.
Embedded content from other websites
Content on our website may include embedded material from external websites (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interactions if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. It is recommended that you review their terms and privacy policies independently.
Who we share your data with
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. GDIW does not sell or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our event, conducting business, or serving participants, provided these parties agree to keep this information confidential.
For example, we may share your data with:
- Event registration platforms.
- Email service providers.
- SMS platforms.
These third parties only access your data to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to handle it securely and in compliance with our privacy policy.
How long we retain your data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. This includes data collected during the registration process, media permissions, and engagement activities related to the event.
For participants who register on our site or leave comments, your data will be retained indefinitely unless you request its deletion.
What rights you have over your data
As a GDIW participant, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another organization.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Where your data is sent
Some of your data may be processed outside of Ghana, depending on the third-party service providers we engage. We ensure that all data transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws, and appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.
Our servers and data processors are committed to maintaining the highest standards of security to ensure the protection of your data during and after the event.
Conclusion
By attending or participating in GDIW, you agree to these terms and conditions, as well as any additional policies that may be referenced or updated from time to time. We are committed to providing a productive and inspiring environment for all attendees and appreciate your cooperation in upholding the standards outlined above.