Privacy Policy

3.1. Registration Processing: To process and confirm your conference registration.

3.2. Event Management: To organize seating, meals, materials, and accommodate special requests.

3.3. Communication: To send you important conference updates, schedules, and venue information.

3.4. Payment Processing: To process registration fees and issue invoices.

3.5. Networking: To create participant directories (with your consent) to facilitate professional networking.

3.6. Safety and Security: To ensure the safety and security of all conference participants.

3.7. Marketing: To send you information about future AFA events and activities (you may opt out at any time).

3.8. Improvement: To analyze attendance patterns and improve future conferences.

4.1. Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors: We may share your name, company, and job title with conference sponsors and exhibitors for networking purposes.

4.2. Other Participants: If you consent, your contact information may be included in the participant directory shared with other attendees.

4.3. Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Payment Processing
• Email Communications
• Event Management And Registration Platforms
• Website Hosting And Technical Services

4.4. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4.5. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5.1. We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

5.2. Registration data is typically retained for 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

5.3. Marketing communications data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

5.4. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1. Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

6.2. Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

6.3. Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).

6.4. Objection: You can object to processing of your information for marketing purposes.

6.5. Restriction: You can request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

6.6. Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organization.

6.7. Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

7.1. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.

7.2. Our security measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure Server Infrastructure
• Access Controls And Authentication
• Regular Security Assessments
• Staff Training On Data Protection

7.3. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7.4. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

8.1. Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

8.2. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

8.3. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8.4. Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

9.1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

9.2. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

9.3. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10.1. As an international organization, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

10.2. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10.3. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to Egypt and other countries where we operate.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

12.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

12.2. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

12.3. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12.4. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12.5. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website.