Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

V20 Summit ("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 visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Company name and job title
• Payment and billing information
• Account credentials and preferences
• Professional background and interests

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process registrations and payments
• Send event updates and newsletters
• Improve our website and user experience
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Conduct research and analytics
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our services
• Legal Obligation: When required by law
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations and improvements

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, email providers, and analytics services
• Event Partners: Sponsors and exhibitors for relevant events
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content
• Enable social media features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@v20.io.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Privacy Shield frameworks where applicable

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you marketing emails about our events, services, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in emails
• Updating your preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us at unsubscribe@v20.io

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

15. Contact Us

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

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@v20.io
Address: V20 Summit Headquarters, 123 Innovation Drive, Tech City, TC 12345