Privacy Policy & Terms
Light Design Lab -- PAID Summit
Last updated: 21 April 2026
PAID Summit 2026 ("PAID Summit", "Event") is organized by Light Design Lab, an education and incubation initiative of Light Design Factory LLC ("LDF", "we", "our", "us"), a U.S.-registered company. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. By using our website, registering, purchasing tickets, joining sessions, or contacting us, you agree to this policy.
1. Privacy Policy — Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect:
- full name
- email address
- phone number
- country / city
- profession / company
- social media handle
- payment confirmation details
- speaker / volunteer applications
- support requests
- survey responses
Automatically Collected Data
We may collect:
- IP address
- browser/device type
- operating system
- referring source
- website behavior
- clicks and page visits
- ad interaction data
- approximate location
Payment Data
Payments may be processed through third-party providers including but not limited to:
- Paystack
- Selar
- Stripe
- other approved processors
We do not store full payment card details.
How We Use Data
We use information to:
- process registration and ticket purchases
- send confirmations and access details
- deliver summit sessions
- provide support
- improve campaigns and user experience
- analyze traffic and conversions
- send relevant updates and future opportunities (unsubscribe anytime)
- prevent fraud or misuse
- comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing
We may share limited data with:
- payment processors
- Zoom / webinar tools
- email providers
- CRM systems
- analytics tools
- advertising platforms
- operational contractors
International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country through trusted service providers.
Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards including restricted access, reputable vendors, and secure systems. No system is 100% secure.
Data Retention
Unless longer retention is legally required:
- attendee registration records: up to 24 months
- support communications: up to 24 months
- marketing records: until unsubscribe or inactivity period
- financial records: retained as required by law
Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may request:
- access
- correction
- deletion
- unsubscribe from marketing
- restriction of processing where applicable
Contact: info@lightdesignfactory.com
Recordings
Sessions may be recorded. By participating, your name, image, voice, chat comments, or submitted questions may appear in recordings or event highlights.
Updates
We may revise this policy periodically.
2. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- essential website functions
- analytics
- ad measurement
- remarketing
- preference saving
You can manage cookies through browser settings.
Where required, consent options will be provided.
3. Terms of Use
By using the PAID Summit website or services, you agree:
- not to misuse the platform
- not to submit false information
- not to disrupt sessions
- not to harass attendees
- not to copy paid content unlawfully
- to comply with community standards
We may suspend access for misuse.
4. Ticket / Refund Policy
Tickets
Tickets grant access only to the package purchased.
Refunds
All ticket sales are generally final and non-refundable, except where:
- duplicate payment occurs
- organizer cancels event without replacement access
- refund is required by applicable law
Schedule Changes
Speakers, times, and formats may change without creating refund entitlement.
Transfer Requests
Any ticket transfer requests may be reviewed case-by-case at our discretion.
Support: info@lightdesignfactory.com
5. Attendee Code of Conduct
We aim to create a respectful professional environment.
Not permitted:
- harassment
- hate speech
- spam promotion
- abusive language
- disruption of sessions
- unauthorized recordings for resale
6. Recording & Media Release
By attending, you acknowledge that sessions may be recorded and used for:
- replay access
- highlights
- future promotion
- educational archives
- social media recap content
7. Data Processing Addendum (Short Form)
We may process attendee data using service providers for registration, communication, analytics, support, and payment administration.
Subprocessors may include:
- Zoom
- Google Workspace
- Meta
- Paystack
- Selar
- Email / CRM tools
All vendors are selected on reasonable commercial standards.
8. Governing Law
Unless otherwise required by law, these terms are governed by applicable laws of the United States and relevant operating jurisdiction of Light Design Factory LLC.
9. Contact
PAID Summit / Light Design Factory LLC
Email: info@lightdesignfactory.com
Ambassador Network
Our Ambassador Network is a community of creatives, professionals, emerging voices, and connectors helping expand conversations, visibility, and opportunities across Africa’s design ecosystem.
Built beyond a single event, the network is designed to foster long-term collaboration, leadership, industry access, and meaningful regional impact.
From studios to workplaces, communities to digital spaces, ambassadors help shape culture, amplify important ideas, and open doors for what comes next.
Apply now to become a PAID Summit ambassador.
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For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at info@lightdesignfactory.com.