World Startup Forum Privacy Policy

At World Startup Forum, your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, worldstartupforum.org, purchase tickets, participate in events, or make donations. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information when you visit our website, participate in our events, or engage with our services. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment information.
• Donation Information: If you donate, we may collect the donation amount, type, and payment method.
• Event Participation Information: Information related to events you attend, including ticket purchases and event preferences.
• Automatically Collected Information: This includes IP address, browser type, device information, and access times when you visit our website.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and analyze website traffic.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal data in the following ways:

• Direct Collection: When you fill out forms, register for events, subscribe to newsletters, make donations, or contact us via email.
• Automated Collection: When you browse our website, certain data such as your IP address and usage patterns are automatically collected through cookies and tracking technologies.
• Third-Party Sources: We may receive information from third parties such as payment processors or social media platforms if you interact with our services through those channels.

3. How We Use Your Information

The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To process your event registrations, ticket purchases, and donations.
• Communication: To send you event details, confirmations, and updates related to the World Startup Forum.
• Marketing: To inform you of upcoming events, programs, and other relevant updates (with your consent where required by law).
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance regarding our services.
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage trends, improve the functionality of our website, and enhance the user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and prevent fraud or other unlawful activities.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or providing event services (e.g., payment gateways, event registration platforms).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations or respond to government requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any form of sale of some or all of our assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure data storage practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to take measures to protect your personal information, such as using strong passwords and keeping your login credentials confidential.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: The right to object to certain uses of your personal data, such as marketing communications.
• Portability: The right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@worldstartupforum.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your usage of our website. Cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, provide personalized content, and improve the overall user experience.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have received information from a child, please contact us at info@worldstartupforum.org.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@worldstartupforum.org
Address: Raketstraat 66, 1130 Haren, Belgium