Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
Last Updated: November 2025
Welcome to Gambia Fashion Awards (“we,” “our,” “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website — www.gambiafashionawards.com — and when you interact with us online or offline.
By using our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you interact with our website or participate in our programs, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address (if applicable)
Social media handles (optional)
Payment or billing information (for ticket purchases, donations, or partnerships)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-identifiable information when you visit our site, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website URLs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process event registrations, ticket purchases, and nominations
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (only if you opt in)
Improve our website’s performance and user experience
Manage partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., processing ticket purchases)
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services or promoting our events)
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data only with:
Service providers who help us operate our website or events (e.g., payment processors, IT support)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
Sponsors or partners (only with your prior consent)
All third-party service providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Personalize content and offers
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access and request a copy of your data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent to data processing
Object to or restrict certain data uses
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
info@gambiafashionawards.com
8. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@gambiafashionawards.com
Website: www.gambiafashionawards.com
Address: Trace Thullah, Kotu, Western Region, The Gambia