Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of Global SME Forums

Welcome to Global SME Forums ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services mentioned in it.

1.Introduction

Our registered delegates and speakers will share their professional identities and company information, engage through survey forms and contacts exchange with other participants using the Global SME Forums Website.

This Privacy Policy applies to www.globalsmeforums.com, Global SME Forums branded apps, communications and services (“Services”).

Data Controllers and Contracting Parties

Global SME Forums will be the controller of your personal data provided to, or collected by or for, or processed in connection with, our Services; you are entering into having a participation Agreement with Global SME Forums .

As a Registered Visitor or Delegate at Global SME Forums, the collection, use and sharing of your personal data is subject to this Privacy Policy and updates.

Contact information

Owner and Data Controller Gtour Travel & Events Hirschguldenweg 3 PO Box. 70567, Stuttgart-Germany Owner contact email: info@globalsmeforums.com info@gtourtravel.com

By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy of :

1.1 Personal Information:

We may collect personal information that you provide voluntarily when using our website and associated apps. This may include your name, email address, and other contact details.

1.2 Usage Information:

We automatically collect information about how you use our app, such as the features you interact with, the content you view, and the time and duration of your activities.

1.3 Device Information:

We may collect information about the device you use to access our Website, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

1.4 Location Information:

With your consent, we may collect and process information about your device's location.

2. How We Use Your Information:

2.1 Provide and Improve Services:

We use your information personalize content, and improve user experience.

2.2 Communication:

We may use your contact information for social media posts, related contexts, and for organizing the next editions of Global SME Forums.

2.3 Analytics and Research:

We may use aggregated and anonymised data for analytics, research, and statistical purposes to better understand user behavior and improve our services.

3. Sharing Your Information:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us with app development, maintenance, analytics, and other services.

3.2 Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

4. Your Choices:

4.1 Opt-Out:

You can opt-out of receiving communications from us by adapting the notification settings within the Website and the associated apps.

5. Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7.Applicable Law and jurisdiction

This Policy is exclusively governed by German law, without regard to conflict of laws provisions. The exclusive place of jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Policy is Stuttgart, Germany. We however reserve the right to take legal action against you in a court of competent jurisdiction of your place of residence or before any other competent court or jurisdiction. In such cases too, German law will apply exclusively.