Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10 May 2026 · Effective: 10 May 2026
1. Who we are and how to contact us
Energi Africa ("Energi Africa", "we", "us") operates the website at energiafrica.com and its subdomains. We are the data controller for personal data processed through this website and our newsletter service.
Data protection contact: privacy@africaenergynetwork.com
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors to our website, newsletter subscribers, company directory registrants, and anyone who contacts us. It complies with GDPR, UK GDPR, POPIA (South Africa), NDPR (Nigeria), the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, the Ghana Data Protection Act 2012, and the ECOWAS Supplementary Act on Personal Data Protection.
2. Data we collect
2.1 Data you provide directly
| When | Data collected |
|---|---|
| Newsletter subscription | Email address, preferred language |
| Company directory registration | Full name, work email, job title, company name, country, website, description, services, regions, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, phone |
| Contacting us by email | Your name, email address, and message content |
| Event submission | Event details and organiser contact information |
| Press release submission (verified members) | Press release content, contact name and email |
2.2 Data collected automatically
When you visit our website we automatically collect anonymised technical data including IP address (anonymised after 24 hours), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URL. This data is used only to understand site usage and to maintain security.
3. How we use your data
| Purpose | Data used |
|---|---|
| Sending the newsletter | Email address |
| Creating and displaying your directory listing | All company registration data |
| Responding to enquiries | Name, email, message content |
| Processing event and press release submissions | Submission data and contact details |
| Site analytics and performance | Anonymised technical data |
| Security and fraud prevention | IP addresses, account data |
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Legal basis for processing
- Consent — newsletter subscriptions. Withdraw anytime via the unsubscribe link or by emailing privacy@africaenergynetwork.com.
- Contract performance — processing your company registration data to create and maintain your directory listing.
- Legitimate interests — site analytics, security monitoring and responding to enquiries.
- Legal obligation — where required to comply with applicable law.
5. How long we keep your data
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter subscriber email | Until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days |
| Company directory registration | Duration of account plus 2 years after closure |
| Enquiry emails | 2 years from last correspondence |
| Server logs and analytics | 13 months rolling, anonymised |
6. Third parties and data sharing
We share personal data only with trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics) who process it under data processing agreements. We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data. We do not share your data with advertisers. Company directory listings are displayed publicly as part of the service you have requested.
7. Cookies and tracking
We use strictly necessary cookies (required for site function) and anonymised analytics cookies to understand site usage. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies and do not allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our site. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
8. Your rights
You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict or port your personal data, and to object to processing. To exercise any right, email privacy@africaenergynetwork.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's data
Our services are directed at business professionals and are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes we will update the "Last updated" date and, where required by law, notify affected users by email.
11. Complaints
If you have a concern, contact us first at privacy@africaenergynetwork.com. If unsatisfied, you may lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority (ICO for UK residents, Information Regulator for South African residents, NITDA for Nigerian residents, ODPC for Kenyan residents).