Last Updated: October 4th, 2024

At the Annual Arab Child Summit (AACS), your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website, https://arabchildsummit.org/, and when you interact with us as part of our event activities.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information when purchasing tickets or subscribing to our newsletter.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience, understand user behavior, and provide personalized services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To process your ticket purchases and event registrations.
• To send you updates, promotional materials, and other communications related to the Summit.
• To improve and personalize your experience on our Site.
• To analyze how our Site is used through reporting and analytics, allowing us to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• To monitor and prevent any potential fraudulent activities.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Photography and Videography

By attending the Annual Arab Child Summit, you acknowledge that photography and videography may take place during the event. As part of our commitment to promoting the Summit and its activities, we may use photos and videos taken at the event in our marketing materials, including but not limited to our website, social media channels, brochures, and other promotional content.

By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, you consent to being photographed and filmed, and you grant us the right to use your likeness in any and all media for promotional purposes without any compensation. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform a member of our staff upon your arrival.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enhance Site Functionality: Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as language settings, and provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics and Reporting: We use cookies to collect data on how users interact with our Site. This data helps us understand usage patterns, measure the effectiveness of our content, and improve our services.
• Advertising: Cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Site, process payments, perform reporting and analytics, and perform other business-related functions.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Your Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and Update Your Information: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us directly.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.
• Manage Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our Site.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.

9. Complaints and Dispute Resolution

If you have any complaints regarding our privacy practices or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We will investigate and respond to your complaint promptly.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge your complaint with the relevant data protection authority. You can contact your local data protection authority or our supervisory authority here: https://consumerrights.ae.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites.

11. 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 our Site with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@arabchildsummit.org