ASEAN Fintech Forum (AFF) Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 October 2024

The ASEAN Fintech Forum (AFF), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide during our events, through our website, and other services associated with AFF.

By using our services or attending our events, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal data from you when you:

  • Register for AFF events, webinars, or newsletters
  • Attend our physical or virtual events
  • Engage with our sponsors, partners, or exhibitors
  • Submit inquiries or feedback via our website
  • Interact with us through social media or email

 

Types of Personal Data Collected:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Job title and company name
  • Industry and company size
  • Country or region
  • Event attendance details (e.g., sessions you attended, booths visited)
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

We may also collect non-personal data such as your IP address, device type, and browser information to improve your experience at our events or on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data you provide for the following purposes:

  • To process event registrations and manage attendance at AFF events
  • To provide event-related services such as networking opportunities, agenda updates, and session reminders
  • To share attendee information with event sponsors and partners (with your consent)
  • To analyze event engagement and improve future AFF events
  • To send newsletters and event updates (you can opt out at any time)
  • To respond to inquiries and feedback
  • To comply with legal obligations

 

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with the following parties:

  • Event sponsors and partners: If you attend AFF, we may share your personal details such as name, company, and email with our sponsors and partners for networking and marketing purposes, with your consent.
  • Service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us manage our events, website, or email communications.
  • Legal purposes: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We will not sell or lease your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual restrictions.
  • Withdrawal of consent: You may withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data at any time, particularly for marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@asean-fintechforum.com.

6. Security of Your Data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and analyze visitor data to improve the AFF experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain website features.

8. Links to Other Websites

The AFF website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

As a regional event with international attendees, we may transfer your personal data outside of your country. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, as required by applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

ASEAN Fintech Forum (AFF)

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.asean-fintechforum.com