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World Tourism Forum Institute Privacy Statement

Effective Date: September 2020

This Privacy Statement of World Tourism Forum Institute ("WTFI," "we," "us," or "our") outlines how your personal information ("user information") is collected, used, and shared in connection with your access to and use of worldtourismforum.net (the "Site") and its features, services, and content. This policy also covers any email communications, newsletters, or other related services provided by WTFI.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Statement. Where required by law, we will obtain your clear and unequivocal affirmative consent before collecting, processing, or sharing your user information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or our use of your personal data, please contact us at info@worldtourismforum.net.

Summary of Our Privacy Policy

We collect, use, and share your user information to enhance and personalize your experience, improve our services, and provide you with relevant content. This includes:

  • Analyzing user preferences to develop targeted content.
  • Sharing user data with our trusted partners for tailored advertising and promotions.
  • Ensuring data security and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Providing social media integration and analytical tools.
  • Offering communication options, including newsletters and event notifications.

We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except as outlined in this Privacy Statement or as required by law.

Scope of This Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement applies only to the Site. Any third-party websites linked from the Site (such as sponsor, advertiser, or partner websites) operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies separately.

Information We Collect

We collect information about you in the following ways:

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information that you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Personal details: Name, email, contact number, and country of residence.
  • Registration details: When you sign up for newsletters, events, or an account.
  • Payment details: When purchasing event tickets or services.
  • Social media details: If you connect your social media accounts with our Site.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • Your IP address, device type, browser type, and location.
  • Your activity on our Site, such as pages visited and links clicked.
  • Log files and analytics data for security and performance improvement.

Some of this data is collected via cookies and tracking technologies (see the "Cookies" section below).

Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Enhance and personalize your experience on the Site.
  • Deliver targeted advertising and promotional content.
  • Provide interactive communication such as event notifications and newsletters.
  • Analyze website traffic to improve services.
  • Ensure security and comply with legal requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Personalize content and advertisements.
  • Enable social media sharing features.
  • Analyze user behavior to improve our Site.
  • Enhance security and fraud prevention.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email services, event registration platforms, payment processors).
  • Business partners and sponsors (if you have given consent for marketing purposes).
  • Law enforcement agencies if required by law.
  • We do not sell or trade your personal data.

    • Your Rights and Control Over Your Information

    You have the right to:

    • Access, update, or delete your information.
    • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
    • Opt-out of targeted advertising.
    • Request a copy of the information we hold about you.

    To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@worldtourismforum.net.

    Data Retention

    We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain security.

    Security Measures

    We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet-based system is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

    Children’s Privacy

    Our Site is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it immediately.

    Cross-Border Data Transfers

    Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, subject to appropriate security safeguards.

    Updates to This Privacy Statement

    We may update this policy periodically. If significant changes occur, we will notify users via email or a notice on our Site. Please review this page regularly for updates.

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@worldtourismforum.net.