GOAFEST PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
GoaFresh is Goafest's youth-focused initiative designed to introduce students and young professionals to the world of advertising, media, and marketing. It serves as a bridge between academic learning and real industry experience.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Professional details such as company name, job title, and industry affiliation (if applicable).
- Information provided during event registrations, surveys, or correspondence.
Payment Information
- If you make payments for registrations or other services, we collect payment details through secure third-party payment gateways. Goafest does not store sensitive financial information such as credit card details.
Technical Information
- IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour on our website.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6 for more details).
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To facilitate event registrations, communication, and participation.
- To provide updates about our initiatives, events, and programs.
- To improve our website and services by analyzing usage patterns and feedback.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- For internal record-keeping and administrative purposes.
3. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
Goafest does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and partners who assist in delivering our events and services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- With sponsors or exhibitors at events, only if you have explicitly consented to such sharing.
- When required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Goafest, its participants, or the public.
4. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
- Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.
- Sensitive transactions are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
- We conduct periodic reviews of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.
5. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the legal basis.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 9.
6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data.
6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Goafest is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
Goafest reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@goafest.com
- Address: The Advertising Club, Mumbai, India
- Phone: +91 22 XXXX XXXX