Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 11 Oct 2023
This is the Zak Exhibitions & Conferences FZE (“ZAK”, “we”, “our”) Privacy Policy.
About us
We are a corporation registered in the United Arab Emirates with company number L-1278 and a registered office at Floor 13, Office 03, Sheikh Rashid Tower, 8, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), we are the data controller. Our data protection manager can be contacted at database@zakconferences.com
ZAK collects, uses and discloses Customer Data (as defined below) in order to provide you with a safe,
smooth, efficient and customised experience with ZAK. The collection, use and disclosure of Customer Data
enables ZAK to provide services and information that are most likely to meet your needs and requirements.
This Privacy Policy outlines ZAK’s policy and responsibility in relation to the collection, use and
disclosure of Customer Data.
By continuing to use ZAK’s services, you signify that you have read and understood this Privacy
Policy.
1. Commitment to user privacy
ZAK is committed to protecting your privacy. You can visit most pages on our site without giving us any information about yourself. But sometimes we do need information to provide services that you request. This document is designed to give a clear explanation of ZAK ‘s data processing practices. Please see below for further information.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to ZAK ‘s site or would like to find out more about how we collect, store or use your personal data, please email us at database@zakconferences.com and a member of our team will get in touch with you to explain the same.
ZAK leverages a global research base of best practices to produce an unrivalled portfolio of industry leading, annual conferences globally along with a full complement of content marketing services and intimate networking events – all aimed at educating, supporting, and connecting the leadership of the world’s construction industries. ZAK has offices in: India, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States and the United Kingdom. Find out more here: Company Profile
2. The information we collect & the primary purpose for collection
The personal information you provide is being collected for official business purposes only, which includes processing exhibition & conference registrations or enquiries, keeping you informed about new exhibitions, conferences or events and providing the best possible service to you. Whenever we process data for these purposes we will ensure that we always keep your Personal Data rights in high regard and take account of these rights.
The provision of this information is voluntary. However, if you do not provide the information requested, we may be unable to process your registration or enquiry. All information provided by you will be held in the strictest confidence.
We will only collect the personal information that is necessary for the purposes mentioned above. It includes the following (however is not limited to):
Full Name & Job Title
Company Name & Address
Landline & Mobile Number
Email Address
Profession
ZAK is the sole owner of the information collected on this site.
3. Information sharing
ZAK does not rent or sell its customer email lists to any third party. We may, however, share your personal information with event sponsors and exhibitors so that they can contact you about services that may be relevant to you. If you would prefer that we do not share your details in this way, you can opt out at any time by emailing database@zakconferences.com
4. Cookies & log files
Our website uses cookies to collect usage statistics and to enable a more personalised experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though certain services such as registration may not be available without them.
For statistical and administrative purposes, we may also collect technical information when you visit the site, including:
IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Access times
Referring website URLs
5. Links to external websites
Our site may contain links to other websites, provided for your convenience. Those third-party sites operate under their own privacy policies, and ZAK is not responsible for the content or data-handling practices of any external website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
6. Promotions & surveys
From time to time ZAK may run voluntary promotional activities and surveys that request information from users. Participation is entirely optional.
7. Security
Access to your personal information is restricted to authorised employees at ZAK offices, and your data is stored on secure servers. We maintain appropriate safeguards to protect it against unauthorised access, use or disclosure.
8. Correcting, updating or removing personal data
We strive to keep your personal data accurate and up to date. You may request that your information be corrected, updated or deleted at any time by emailing database@zakconferences.com
9. Direct marketing
You can unsubscribe from our promotional communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of our emails, or by emailing database@zakconferences.com with an unsubscribe request.
10. Modifications to this policy
ZAK reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated by email and displayed prominently on our website, with the updated date clearly marked.
11. GDPR compliance
ZAK is committed to managing your personal data in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. Where we run promotional campaigns, we use GDPR-compliant third-party software to do so.
12. Data storage, retention & erasure
Your personal data is stored on ZAK’s servers and on ISO 27001-certified cloud database services located in the United States, Singapore and India. We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy or as required for our business operations.
If you are a resident of the European Union, you may request deletion of your data and we will process such requests within 7 days. Please submit requests to database@zakconferences.com
13. International data transfer
Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, locations outside the European Economic Area by our international staff and processors for purposes such as registration fulfilment, payment processing, analytics and support services. If you wish to object to such transfers, please email database@zakconferences.com with your specific concerns.
Contact us
Zak Exhibitions & Conferences FZE
Floor 13, Office 03, Sheikh Rashid Tower
8, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Email: database@zakconferences.com