Thank you for your interest in the Europe Gulf Forum. Your privacy is important to us, and we aim to be transparent about how we collect and use personal data.
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Europe Gulf Forum (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data in connection with our website http://www.europegulfforum.org/ (the “Website”) and related interactions (together, the “Services”).
This Policy also explains your rights and choices.
Controller: Europe Gulf Forum
Email: concierge@europegulfforum.com
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
The personal data we collect depends on how you use the Services and what information you choose to provide.
We collect personal data in three main ways: (1) information you provide directly; (2) information we collect automatically when you use the Website; and (3) information we collect from other sources.
Depending on which features we make available, you may provide:
When you visit the Website, we (and our service providers) may collect:
We may receive personal data from partners, public sources, or service providers, where relevant to the Services (for example, where we are coordinating invitations, attendee information, or professional contact information). Where required, we will provide appropriate notice.
We use personal data for purposes including:
We may create aggregated or de-identified information that can no longer reasonably identify you. We may use such information for lawful purposes.
Where the UK GDPR and/or EU GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases depending on the context:
Special category data (if applicable):
If you provide health-related information (eg accessibility/dietary needs), we will only process it where permitted by law and with appropriate safeguards. In many cases this will rely on your explicit consent or another applicable condition.
We may disclose personal data to:
We do not sell personal data.
If you sign up for newsletters or updates (if enabled), we may send you communications by email. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at concierge@europegulfforum.com.
If you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send non-marketing service communications where necessary (for example, to respond to an enquiry).
If we use cookies or similar technologies on the Website, we will provide clear information about them and, where required, ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookies page.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the UK and/or the European Economic Area.
Where a transfer is restricted under applicable law, we use appropriate safeguards such as:
You can request more information about relevant safeguards by contacting us at concierge@europegulfforum.com
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights including:
To exercise your rights, contact us at concierge@europegulfforum.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
We do not use solely automated decision-making (including profiling) that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. If this changes, we will update this Policy and provide required information.
We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful loss, destruction, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Please take care with what you submit online.
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.
Retention examples (replace with your final retention schedule):
The Services are not directed to children and are intended for an adult, professional audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at the email provided
The Website may contain links to third-party sites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. Please review their privacy notices.
We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the Website with a new “Last updated” date.
If you have concerns about how we handle personal data, please contact us first at concierge@europegulfforum.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). If you are in the EEA, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
