Legal & Data Protection

Privacy Policy

How Showvaana protects and handles your personal data across ticketing, live streams, and voting.

Updated:January 1, 2026
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Privacy at a Glance

Key commitments to our attendees, creators, and event organisers.

Zero Data Selling

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information or browsing history to third-party advertisers or data brokers.

MoMo & Card Security

All transactions are processed by Paystack under PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance. We never store Mobile Money PINs or credit card CVVs.

Only What We Need

We collect details solely to deliver tickets, stream broadcasts, prevent duplicate votes, and secure your transactions.

Your Data, Your Control

You retain the right to download a copy of all personal records or permanently delete your account at any moment.

Section 01

1. Information We Collect

In Brief: We collect information you explicitly provide and technical data collected automatically when using Showvaana.

Showvaana collects only the personal information strictly necessary to provide seamless event ticketing, digital live streaming, and verified online voting services across Ghana and West Africa.

AInformation You Provide Directly
  • Account Profile: Full name, verified email address, Ghanaian mobile number (+233), and password hash.
  • Ticket Transactions: Billing contact details, ticket tier selections, and attendee names for event entry.
  • Voting Identification: Mobile number or account token used to verify one-person-one-vote rules and prevent bot ballot stuffing.
BInformation Collected Automatically
  • Device & Network: IP address, device model, operating system, and browser version for security validation.
  • Location Data: Coarse city-level location (e.g. Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi) to display relevant nearby concerts and venues.
  • Stream Diagnostics: Bitrate, buffer logs, and playback latency to ensure uninterrupted live stream delivery over 4G/WiFi.
Payment Security Guarantee: We do NOT store your full bank card numbers, CVV codes, or Mobile Money PINs. All payment transactions are securely handled by Bank of Ghana-licensed payment partner Paystack under PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance.
Section 02

2. How We Use Your Information

In Brief: Your data powers ticket delivery, fraud prevention, live stream playback, and legal compliance.

We process your personal data under lawful grounds established in the Ghana Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) and international privacy regulations, including contractual performance and legitimate business interests:

Ticket Fulfillment & QR Codes

Generating unique cryptographic QR codes, sending ticket confirmation emails and SMS passes, and managing venue check-ins.

Live Stream Access & DRM

Authenticating digital paywalls, preventing simultaneous account sharing, and delivering adaptive bitrate streaming.

Voting Integrity & Fraud Auditing

Preventing duplicate votes, identifying automated bot scripts, and providing tamper-proof vote audit trails for public award ceremonies.

Critical Event Alerts

Sending notifications regarding venue changes, gate opening times, weather delays, or artist schedule announcements.

Section 03

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

In Brief: We never sell your data. We share only with authorized processors necessary for transaction completion and legal compliance.

Showvaana does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party advertisers or data brokers. We share your information exclusively with trusted service providers under strict data processing agreements:

Third-Party ProcessorsScroll table →
RecipientData SharedPurpose
Payment Gateways (Paystack / MoMo)Amount, order ID, phone number, emailAuthorize transactions on MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash, and Visa/Mastercard.
Event OrganisersAttendee name, ticket tier, QR check-in statusVenue access control and guest list management for events you purchased.
Cloud & CDN InfrastructureEncrypted session tokens, IP addressSecure cloud hosting, database redundancy, and video caching.
Law Enforcement / RegulatorsTransaction records as legally requiredStrictly upon receipt of a valid, enforceable court order in Ghana.
Section 04

4. Cookies & Local Storage

In Brief: Essential cookies keep you logged in and manage your cart. We do not use intrusive cross-site tracking.

We use cookies and browser storage technologies to provide a smooth, fast, and secure user experience:

  • Essential Cookies (Required): Used to maintain your active login session, remember tickets currently in your checkout cart, and secure your wallet transactions.
  • Preference Cookies: Remembers your chosen city filter (e.g. Accra, Kumasi), audio player volume, and display preferences.
  • Performance & Diagnostic: Anonymized metrics to identify slow-loading pages or streaming dropouts.

You can modify cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent ticket checkout from completing properly.

Section 05

5. Security & Data Retention

In Brief: We utilize enterprise-grade encryption (TLS 1.3 & AES-256) to protect your tickets and personal information.

Showvaana implements multi-layered technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, or disclosure:

TLS 1.3
End-to-end transport encryption for all API traffic
AES-256
Database encryption for stored personal identifiers
PCI-DSS
Bank-grade certified payment infrastructure

Retention Period: We retain account data as long as your account remains active. Transaction and ticket invoices are retained for seven (7) years to comply with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) tax audit and statutory accounting rules.

Section 06

6. Your Rights & Data Choices

In Brief: Access, correct, export, or delete your personal data under the Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843).

Under the Ghana Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), you are entitled to several fundamental rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

Request a full copy of all personal records and tickets associated with your account.

Right to Rectification

Correct or update any inaccurate or outdated information in your profile.

Right to Erasure

Request complete deletion of your account and personal records when no longer needed.

Data Portability

Receive your ticket purchase history and voting receipts in a standard machine-readable format.

Manage Your Account Settings
You can update your personal contact info directly from your profile.
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Section 07

7. Children’s Privacy

In Brief: Showvaana is designed for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Showvaana is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect, request, or solicit personal information from individuals under 13.

If we learn that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete that information from our servers. Parents or guardians who believe their child has created an account may contact us at privacy@showvaana.com.

Section 08

8. Contact the Data Protection Officer

In Brief: Reach our dedicated Data Protection team in Accra for any inquiries or rights requests.

For privacy inquiries, rights requests under Ghana Act 843, or data concerns, contact our designated Data Protection Officer:

Corporate HeadquartersShowvaana Technologies Ltd
Airport City, One Airport Square
Accra, Ghana
+233 30 000 0000
Direct Privacy Office
privacy@showvaana.com

Guaranteed response within 30 calendar days for all verified data rights requests.

Email Privacy Team

Have questions about your data?

Our Data Protection Officer and customer support team are available to answer any questions or process rights requests.