- GENERAL This Privacy Policy describes how FintechArabia (we, us, our) uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website or any of our services (collectively, the Services). If you continue to browse or use this website and/or any of its affiliated websites and/or services, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by this Privacy Policy, which together with our Terms and Conditions govern our relationship with you.
This privacy policy applies to any websites, applications, services, or tools in connection with FintechArabia where this privacy policy is referenced, regardless of how you access or use them, including through mobile devices.
Please carefully review the entire website’s Privacy Policy before agreeing to it. By viewing or using this website or any part of it, you agree to the complete Privacy Policy of this website.
- PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT We collect Personal Data, such as your name and email address, when you register for an account on the Services and when you are using our services features, for the purpose it is voluntarily submitted and only at the time it is needed to fulfill that purpose.
In addition, when you use our website, we automatically collect and record information related to this use, either independently or with the help of third-party service providers, through cookies and similar technologies. This information is collected to help us understand your preferences, both individually and in aggregate, so that we can offer a better user experience. Such information may include, inter alia: internet protocol (IP) Address, Mac address, device data, browser information, search history, date and time of registration and exit point, use time, platform type, operating system information and the like.
Further, we may also share personal data provided by you while visiting our Website with third parties, including our business partners or contributors, as described below in order to provide our Services.
- PURPOSES FOR USING THE PERSONAL DATA We use the Personal Data we collect, store and process in order to:
(a) Provide our customers with the Services; (b) Communicate with you with respect to the Services an your queries; © Provide updates, technical troubleshooting, understanding and analyzing trends in connection with usage of the Services and administering the Website. (d) Improving your user experience when you visit the Website; (e) Monitor aggregate metrics and statistical information regarding the Website and the users thereof; and (f) Diagnose or fix technology problems reported by our users or engineers.
When you register to one of our events, we use the information to send you information regarding the event and other relevant upcoming events. Please notice that you will subscribe to the event mailing list after clicking “save and continue” in the first registration page.
Periodic promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the contact details which you have provided. You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking on the unsubscribe link which we include in all our marketing emails.
Emails notifications and alerts to you based on your account settings. You can easily opt-out of these notifications and alerts from your account settings by checking the box.
- HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. For example, we encrypt your personal data when it is stored or transmitted over the internet. We also limit access to your personal data to only those employees who need it for providing our Services.
However please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal data. You are responsible for keeping your password and account details confidential and not sharing them with anyone.
- HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR PERSONAL DATA We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our Services to you or to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. The retention period may vary depending on the type and purpose of the personal data. For example, we may retain your account information for as long as your account is active, or we may retain your event registration information for as long as the event is relevant.
You can request to delete or access your personal data at any time by contacting us at info@fintecharabia.net. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
- HOW WE USE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to store information about your preferences, settings, and actions on the website. Similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage, are also used for similar purposes.
We use cookies and similar technologies for various reasons, such as:
- To enable certain features and functions of our Services, such as logging in, remembering your preferences, or providing feedback.
- To analyze how you use our Services and improve them accordingly, such as measuring traffic, performance, or effectiveness of our content or ads.
- To deliver relevant and personalized content or ads to you based on your interests, behavior, or location.
- To facilitate our interactions with third-party service providers who help us provide our Services, such as analytics, advertising, or social media platforms.
You can manage your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings or using the tools provided by some of our third-party service providers. However please note that some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Services and disabling them may affect your user experience or access to certain features.
- HOW WE DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO THIRD PARTIES We may disclose your personal data to third parties in the following circumstances:
- To our service providers who help us provide our Services, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, marketing, or customer support. We only share the personal data that is necessary for them to perform their services and we require them to protect your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.
- To our business partners or contributors who collaborate with us in providing our Services, such as event organizers, sponsors, speakers, or media partners. We only share the personal data that is relevant for the purpose of the collaboration and we require them to protect your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.
- To comply with our legal obligations, such as responding to court orders, subpoenas, or requests from law enforcement authorities.
- To protect our rights and interests, such as enforcing our terms and conditions, preventing fraud or abuse, or defending ourselves from legal claims.
- To facilitate a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction involving FintechArabia or its affiliates. In such cases we will notify you of any changes to this privacy policy and obtain your consent if required by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.
- HOW YOU CAN CONTACT US If you have any questions or complaints about this privacy policy or our privacy practices you can contact us at info@fintecharabia.net. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
- HOW WE UPDATE THIS PRIVACY POLICY We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or best practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the updated privacy policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
This privacy policy was last updated on July 5th 2023.