Privacy Policy for Search iGaming Conference
1. 1. General Provisions
This Privacy Policy (hereinafter — the "Policy") governs the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data that The Event Organizer (hereinafter — the "Organizer" or "We"), receives from users (hereinafter — "You" or "Data Subject") when using the website https://sicconf.com/ (hereinafter — the "Website") and during the organization and execution of the Search iGaming Conference (hereinafter — the "Conference").
Since the Conference is held in the Republic of Cyprus, a member of the European Union, the processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679, hereinafter — GDPR) and applicable Cypriot law.
2. Categories of Personal Data Collected
We collect the following categories of personal data:
| Data Category | Purpose of Collection | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Data (Contact Form/Subscription) | ||
| First Name | Identification, personalized communication. | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Email Address | Sending information about the Conference, news, marketing materials. | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Phone Number | Operational communication, notifications. | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Data Collected During Ticket Purchase | ||
| Job Title, Company | Compiling participant lists, networking, invoicing. | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Payment Data | Processing payments (via third-party providers). | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Data Collected During the Conference | ||
| Photographs and Video Recordings | Marketing, promotion of future events, social media publications. | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Wi-Fi Usage Data | Providing network access. | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Technical Data | ||
| IP Address, Browser Data, Cookies | Analyzing Website traffic, improving Website performance. | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
We do not store or process your full payment details (e.g., credit card numbers). All payments are processed by third-party, certified payment systems.
3. Purposes of Personal Data Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Performance of a Contract: To process your registration, ticket purchase, and grant you access to the Conference.
- Marketing and Information: To send you news, updates, information about speakers, and future events.
- Service Improvement: To analyze the use of the Website and the Conference to improve the quality of our services.
- Security and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests.
4. Use of Photo and Video Materials
By attending the Conference, you agree that the Organizer may take photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings of your participation. These materials may be used by the Organizer for:
- Promotion of future events.
- Publication on the Website, social media, and other marketing channels.
- Creation of event reports.
If you do not wish to be featured in photo or video materials, please contact the Organizer before the start of the Conference.
5. Data Subject Rights (GDPR)
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: The right to obtain confirmation as to whether your data is being processed and to obtain a copy thereof.
- Right to Rectification: The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): The right to request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: The right to request the restriction of the processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection of Cyprus).
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Transfer of Data to Third Parties
We may transfer your data to the following categories of third parties:
- Service Providers: Companies that assist in organizing the Conference (e.g., ticket platforms, email marketing services, hosting).
- Payment Systems: For processing your payments.
- Law Enforcement Agencies: If required by law.
We ensure that all third parties comply with GDPR requirements.
7. Data Retention Period
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Data collected based on consent (e.g., newsletters) is stored until you withdraw your consent.
8. Changes to the Policy
The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to this Policy. The updated version becomes effective upon publication on the Website.