Data Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Information Notice Regarding the Processing of Personal Data for the Planet Earth Summit, Geneva – January, 2024.

At Planet Earth Summit, accessible from www.planetearthsummit.eu, we prioritize the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected and recorded by www.planetearthsummit.eu and how we utilize it. If you have further questions or need more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to our online activities and pertains to information collected from visitors to our website regarding the information they share and/or collect on www.planetearthsummit.eu. This policy does not apply to information collected offline or through channels other than this website.

Introduction

In compliance with Articles 12, 13, and 14 of the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), this Information Notice (hereafter, the “Notice”) explains how Planet Earth Summit collects, processes, and protects personal data concerning your registration and participation (hereafter, the “Event”).

Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information We Collect

The personal information you provide and the reasons for requesting it will be clearly stated when we ask for it. If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message or attachments.

When registering for the Planet Earth Summit, we may request contact information including your name, company name, address, email address, and telephone number.

How We Use Your Information

We utilize collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain our website
  • Enhance and personalize user experience
  • Analyze website usage patterns
  • Communicate with you for customer service, updates, and marketing purposes
  • Send emails and newsletters
  • Prevent fraud

Log Files

Planet Earth Summit employs standard log files to track website visitor trends, including IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, date/time stamps, and referring/exit pages. This information is used for site administration, analytics, and demographic data analysis.

What Personal Data Are Processed?

Planet Earth Summit processes your personal data, including identification details, contact information, professional data (company affiliation, position, etc.), and data related to event matchmaking and image usage.

How Your Personal Data Is Collected

Your personal data is collected directly during Planet Earth Summit registration or indirectly through Summit-generated data (e.g., matchmaking appointments).

Why Your Personal Data Is Processed

Your personal data is processed to facilitate Planet Earth Summit registration, enable event participation, and organize appointments or networking opportunities.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data

Processing your personal data is necessary to fulfill the contract between you and Planet Earth Summit. Consent is also sought for future event notifications.

Recipients of Your Personal Data

Planet Earth Summit personnel have access to your personal data for event organization. Some data may be transferred to institutional partners or service providers for processing purposes, with security and confidentiality guarantees in place.

Additionally, personal data may be shared with:

  • Eventbrite: for event registration
  • Webrand.tech: for event profile management and award distribution

Transfer of Personal Data Outside the EU

Personal data related to event registration may be transferred to the United States through Eventbrite. Appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) ensure data protection during such transfers.

Retention of Your Personal Data

Unless you explicitly consent to future event notifications during registration, your personal data is retained for 24 months after the Event.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability of your personal data. To exercise these rights or for more information, contact us at [email protected].

Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Commission for Data Protection or your local supervisory authority.

Image Processing

By registering, you consent to appearing in event photographs or video recordings, used for communication purposes related to the Planet Earth Summit.

Third Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or advertisers. Refer to their privacy policies for details on data collection, usage, and opt-out options.

Children's Information

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents should monitor their children’s online activities.

This Data Privacy Policy aims to clarify how personal data is managed and protected during the Planet Earth Summit event. For any inquiries or clarifications, please contact us at [email protected].