Privacy policy.

Updated and effective November 21, 2019

We have prepared this privacy policy ("Privacy Policy" or "Policy") to explain to you how we collect, use, and share information and Personal Data (as defined under applicable law) we obtain through your use of our Internet sites, and applications ("Services") that are operated by, controlled by or affiliated with The EatDrink Media Company. This Privacy Policy only covers information collected through the Services and via direct communications between you and The EatDrink Media Company, and does not cover any information collected at any other website, application or otherwise by us (unless specifically stated), including when you call us, write to us, or communicate with us in any manner other than through the Services.

The Eat Drink Media Company is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. In the event that we ask you to provide certain information which you can be identified by when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to such collection, use and sharing of your information and Personal Data and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Contact information including email address

  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests

  • Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping and internal business processes such as to improve our products and services

  • To provide you with information, products, or services that you have requested

  • To provide related customer service and care, including responding to your questions, complaints, or comments

  • With your consent, to send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information from us and our third-party partners. If you do not want to receive these emails, you may opt out by clicking on the unsubscribe link in our promotional emails

  • With your consent, to contact you for market research purposes

  • To administer and process contests and promotions

  • To customise the website according to your interests

  • To receive and process job applications for jobs with us

  • To comply with regulatory and legal obligations

  • With your consent, for other purposes as disclosed at the time you provide your information

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures such as to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Unfortunately, however, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your User Information, we cannot guarantee its security. You use the Services and provide us with information at your own initiative and risk. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure (for example, if you feel that the security of any account you have with us has been compromised), please immediately notify us of the problem by contacting us using the details in the Contact Us section below.

How we use cookies

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures such as to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Your information with us

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, email us as soon as possible, at the address below. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Sharing personal information with third parties

From time to time, we will share Non-Personal Data, including Usage Data, de-identified Personal Data and aggregated user statistics, with third parties in our discretion.

We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting.

From time to time, we enter into relationships with third parties who provide services to us. In those circumstances, we disclose User Information so that such service providers perform those services. These service providers are only permitted to use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to enable them to provide their services to us. They are required to follow our express instructions and to comply with appropriate security measures to protect your Personal Data.

Persons under the age of 18

Our Services are not intended for persons under 18 years of age. No one under age 18 may provide any personal information to or on the site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under 18. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on this website or on or through any of its features, make any purchases through the site, use any of the interactive or public comment features of this site or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address or any screen name or user name you may use. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a person under 18, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us.

Changes

The Eat Drink Media may change this policy from time to time by updating this page and we will notify you of any material changes to the way in which we treat Personal Data. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

Contact Information

  • EatDrinkFestival is a property of The EatDrink Media Company.

  • The EatDrink Media Company is registered in Nigeria.

  • You can contact us by sending an email.