Privacy Policy

Electra Mining Africa and the Montgomery Group take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it and the rights available to you.

We encourage you to read this policy carefully. If you have any questions, contact us at data@montgomerygroup.com.

1. Who We Are

“Electra Mining Africa”, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to Montgomery Group, including Montgomery Africa, subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies responsible for organising Electra Mining Africa.

The Montgomery Group operates in multiple regions, including South Africa, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Kenya and Singapore. For more information, visit www.montgomerygroup.com.

Montgomery Group is responsible for processing the personal information you provide when engaging with our events, platforms or services.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect information when you:

  • register to visit

  • register for visitor passes

  • enquire about exhibiting or sponsorship

  • sign up for newsletters

  • apply for media accreditation

  • use our website or digital tools

  • contact us through forms or email

  • participate in surveys or competitions

Information we may collect includes:

Contact Information
Name, email address, mobile number, postal address.

Professional Information

Company name, job title, industry sector, business contact details.

Registration and Security Information

Password login details or similar authentication details.

Payment Information

Only when required for paid services such as ticket upgrades (e.g. Diamond Select).
We do not store card details; payments are processed securely through our payment providers.

Device & Usage Information

IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, cookie data and interactions with our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • process registrations and send confirmation details

  • allow access to the event, features and digital services

  • provide customer support

  • send important service updates (e.g. programme changes)

  • send marketing communications when permitted

  • manage competitions, surveys or promotions

  • improve our events, websites and marketing

  • carry out reporting and internal analytics

  • comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We may use email tracking to understand whether communications are opened and which links are clicked, helping us improve the relevance of our messages.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following bases to process your data:

Performance of a contract:
To register you, allow event entry, provide services or process payments.

Consent:
For marketing emails, newsletter sign-ups or non-essential cookies.
You may withdraw consent at any time.

Legitimate interests:
To operate and improve our events, analyse performance, ensure security, prevent fraud and support commercial operations.

Legal obligations:
Where required to comply with applicable laws.

5. Marketing Communications

We may send marketing communications about Electra Mining Africa or related Montgomery Group events when you have:

  • opted in, or

  • we have a legitimate interest and it is allowed by law.

You may opt out of marketing at any time using the link in any email or by contacting data@montgomerygroup.com.

6. Sharing Your Information

We only share personal information with:

  • Montgomery Group companies and event teams

  • approved service providers (such as registration suppliers, email platforms, payment processors)

  • partners involved in delivering event services

  • enforcement or regulatory authorities where legally required

We do not sell your personal information.

7. International Transfers

Montgomery Group operates globally. Your information may be stored or processed in countries outside your region.
Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • approved data protection agreements

  • secure processing standards

  • recognised international transfer mechanisms

8. How We Protect Your Information

We use physical, administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse or loss. Access is restricted to staff and service providers who need it for legitimate purposes.

9. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes and improve our events.
Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • access the personal information we hold

  • correct or update your information

  • request deletion

  • restrict or object to processing

  • withdraw consent

  • request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact data@montgomerygroup.com.

If you have concerns, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to operate and improve our website.

Types of cookies used:
  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for website functionality

  • Performance cookies – help us understand website traffic and usage

  • Targeting cookies – used for advertising relevance

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
The latest version will always be posted on this page. Continued use of our website and services indicates acceptance of any updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: data@montgomerygroup.com
Website: www.montgomerygroup.com