At Data Makers Fest privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect personal data during your registration and participation in the event, how we use it, and the circumstances under which we may share this information with third-parties.

1. Definitions

1.1. Attendees: Any person who attends the Data Makers Fest event, including but not limited to participants, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff.

1.2. Data Processor: The organizer of Data Makers Fest and data processor is Ripply Flow, LDA - PCI · Creative Science Park Aveiro Region, Via do Conhecimento, Edifício Central, 3830-352 Ílhavo, Portugal

1.3. Data Processor Officer Contact: dpo@ripply.net

2. Registration

2.1. This Privacy Policy relates to the use of any personal information collected in the scope of participation at Data Makers Fest. This data can be collected on the website, through specific applications (e.g., survey or event mobile application), or other means during the event.

2.2. By registering for Data Makers Fest, Attendees acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2.3. If you are registering on behalf of another person, it is your obligation to make sure that the person attending is aware of this Privacy Policy and accepts it. By completing and submitting the registration form, you are representing and warranting that you have made the person attending aware of the Privacy Policy and that they have accepted it.

3. Image release

3.1. Attendees grant Data Makers Fest the right to use images, photographs, and videos taken during the event for promotional and educational purposes.

3.2. The organizers may use these materials in various media, including but not limited to websites, social media, and printed promotional materials.

4. Use of personal information

4.1. Attendees understand and consent to the collection and processing of personal information provided during registration, such as name, role, company, country, email, mobile phone, LinkedIn, and interests.

4.2. Personal information will be used for event-related communication, badges, certificates, and other logistical purposes.

4.3. We may collect information about the ways in which you use and interact with our services, such as, but not limited to, the types of tickets you buy, the talks you go to, or how you interact with our app.

4.4. When and if you download the event app, you'll be given a chance to fill in your profile information. Please read the app's Privacy Policy for more information.

4.5. Aggregated and anonymized data may be used for statistical analysis to enhance the quality of our conference.

4.6. Data Makers Fest is committed to safeguarding the privacy of Attendees’ personal information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

4.7. We will transmit your information to third-party providers for services related to the event, such as ticketing and the official web application.

4.8. We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.9. When choosing to buy a Career Ticket, you authorize us to share the information you submit upon registration with all our Career Partners, with the purpose of allowing them to send you job opportunities.

4.10. Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these websites.

4.11. Unless specified otherwise in this document, personal data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligation or based on the Attendees’ consent.

5. Payment information

5.1. When acquiring tickets to participate in an event, it is necessary to have an account with Last2Ticket. Please read Last2Ticket’s Privacy Policy for more information.

5.2. Your payment information is encrypted and securely processed. We do not store or have access to your credit card details.

6. Changes to this policy and contact information

6.1. This Privacy Policy applies to you from the date of publishing until this is superseded by a new version. We may update this Policy Policy anytime for legal or regulatory reasons or to reflect changes in our services or business practices.

6.2. Attendees have the right to request access, rectification, or deletion of their personal information by contacting the Data Processor Officer.

6.3. For any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy, contact the Data Processor Officer.

Last Amended: December 20, 2023