Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TicketAura (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact information (name, email address)
  • Account credentials (email, password)
  • Payment information (This is not stored on our servers, it is processed by our payment processor, Stripe & Paystack)
  • Identity verification information (for event organizers) in Nigeria, Organizers from Great Britain use Stripe for onboarding.
  • Location information (country, State)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services, including:

  • IP address
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Browsing behavior (pages visited, links clicked)
  • Referring website or application
  • Date and time of access

3. How We Collect Information

3.1 Direct Collection

We collect information directly from you when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Create or edit your profile
  • Create or manage events
  • Purchase tickets
  • Contact our customer support
  • Respond to surveys or promotions

3.2 Automated Collection

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information automatically. These technologies help us understand how you use our services and improve your experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send transaction notifications
  • Create and manage your account
  • Authenticate your identity
  • Send administrative information (e.g., confirmations, updates)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send marketing communications (subject to your preferences)
  • Personalize your experience
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 With Event Organizers

When you purchase tickets to an event, we share necessary information with the Event Organizer, including your name, email address, and ticket details. Event Organizers may use this information to manage event check-ins and communicate important event information

5.2 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Payment processors (Stripe & Paystack)
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer support services
  • Hosting and cloud storage providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend our rights or property
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

We primarily process and store your information in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. However, we may transfer, process, and store your information in other countries where our service providers are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

For transfers from the UK to countries not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 For Users in the United Kingdom

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@ticketaura.com.

9.2 For Users in Nigeria

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@ticketaura.com.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of our website
  • Analytical cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website
  • Functional cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
  • Targeting/advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by TicketAura. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who is responsible for overseeing questions regarding this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our DPO at dpo@ticketaura.com.

15. Complaints

If you have a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us first at privacy@ticketaura.com. We will investigate your complaint and respond as soon as possible.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:

  • In the UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
  • In Nigeria: Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at www.ndpc.gov.ng

16. Contact Information

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

Email: support@ticketaura.com

Last Updated: 2nd May 2025