Effective Date: 1 April 2026

1. Introduction

The National Education Summit of Zimbabwe (NESZ) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information You Provide

When you:

• Register for the Summit
• Subscribe to updates
• Fill out contact forms

We may collect:

• Full name
• Organisation / Institution
• Email address
• Phone number (including WhatsApp)
• Job title / role
• Any additional information you provide

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Cookies and usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process Summit registrations
• Communicate event updates and important notices
• Send newsletters and promotional content (where consent is given)
• Facilitate participation in the Summit and Expo
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Coordinate with partners for event delivery

4. Communications and Marketing

By subscribing or registering:

• You agree to receive communications via email, SMS, or WhatsApp
• These may include updates, reminders, promotional offers, and partner opportunities

You can opt out at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails
• Contacting us directly

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with:

• Official Summit partners and organizers
• Service providers supporting event logistics (e.g., ticketing, communication tools)
• Government stakeholders where necessary for coordination

All third parties are expected to handle your data securely and responsibly.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure servers and systems
• Restricted access to authorized personnel
• Use of trusted third-party platforms

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve user experience
• Track website performance
• Understand user behavior

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent for communications

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal and administrative requirements

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for:

• The privacy practices of those websites
• Their content or policies

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 admin@nesz.org.zw

📞 +263 713 606 147