Effective Date: 02/03/26

Welcome to UKUMBI Afrika. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.

UKUMBI Afrika is a publication of the African Business Roundtable (ABR) and is published by Ukumbi Afrika Publications, a division of Messe Rand Consulting Group BV, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Organization or company name
• Country of residence
• Any information voluntarily provided through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, surveys, or correspondence.

Non-Personal Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on our website
• Referral sources
• Cookies and analytics data

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services.
• Deliver newsletters and magazine updates.
• Respond to enquiries and requests.
• Manage subscriptions and event registrations.
• Conduct analytics and website performance monitoring.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Develop content and improve user experience.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

Cookies help us:

• Understand visitor behavior.
• Improve website functionality.
• Remember user preferences.
• Measure the effectiveness of our content and communications.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you:

• Editorial updates
• Magazine releases
• Event announcements
• Business and investment insights
• Promotional communications

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

• Trusted service providers assisting with website operations.
• Email and newsletter distribution platforms.
• Event management providers.
• Regulatory authorities when required by law.

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

As a global publication, information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of your personal data.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.

Our website is intended for a professional and general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:

UKUMBI Afrika
Ukumbi Afrika Publications
Messe Rand Consulting Group BV
Westplein 12–14
3016 BM Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Email: info@ukumbiafrika.com
Website: www.ukumbiafrika.com