Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the Global Economic Zones Leaders Summit 2025 (GEZS), organized by Hazm Events. We value the privacy of our visitors and are committed to protecting the personal information that is shared with us through the use of our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from visitors to our website:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, job title, company name, telephone number, and any other personal information provided via registration forms, contact forms, or newsletter subscriptions.
• Event-Specific Information: During registration for the Global Economic Zones Leaders Summit 2025, we may collect information relevant to event participation, such as business preferences for networking and 1-on-1 meetings.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and usage data like time spent on our website or specific pages visited.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Event Registration & Participation: To manage your registration and participation in GEZS, including providing access to event materials, scheduling 1-to-1 meetings, and issuing notifications related to the event.
• Networking & Business Matchmaking: To facilitate strategic connections between participants based on shared business interests and preferences.
• Marketing Communications: To send you information regarding event updates, promotional offers, and newsletters. You can opt-out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communications.
• Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior to enhance website performance and user experience.
• Legal Obligations: comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to collect information on browsing habits. You may choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to access certain features of the site.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted partners and service providers for the following purposes:

• Event Organizers and Sponsors: To enable efficient event management, including the facilitation of networking and business matchmaking.
• Third-Party Vendors: To assist with payment processing, email marketing, and website analytics.
• Legal Requirements To comply with any legal obligations or in response to valid legal requests.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our data protection measures include encryption, secure data storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including event participation, compliance with legal obligations, and for resolving disputes.

Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any significant changes via email or by posting an updated version on our website.