Privacy Policy for DigiTec 2025 App

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the DigiTec 2025 mobile application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our App for the DigiTec 2025 conference taking place October 10-12, 2025, at Meridian Expo Centre, Yerevan, Armenia.

By downloading, accessing, or using the DigiTec 2025 App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register and use the DigiTec 2025 App, we may collect:

Account Information: Full name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, country of residence
Profile Information: Professional bio, areas of interest, LinkedIn profile URL, profile photo
Event Registration Data: Session preferences, workshop selections, networking interests
Communication Preferences: Notification settings, language preferences, marketing consent
Networking Information: Contact exchanges, meeting requests, business card scans
Feedback and Surveys: Event feedback, session ratings, survey responses

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we automatically collect certain information:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
Usage Data: App features accessed, session duration, interaction patterns, crash reports
Location Information: With your consent, we may collect precise or approximate location data to provide location-based services
Analytics Data: App performance metrics, feature usage statistics, error logs

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Event Partners and Sponsors: If you interact with partner services or sponsor activations
Social Media Platforms: If you choose to link your social media accounts
Other Attendees: When they share contact information through the networking features

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Event Management

Process your event registration and attendance
Provide access to conference sessions, workshops, and exhibitions
Send important event updates and schedule changes
Facilitate check-in and badge printing

3.2 Enhanced Experience

Personalize your event experience based on your interests
Recommend relevant sessions, speakers, and exhibitors
Enable networking and matchmaking features
Provide interactive maps and navigation assistance

3.3 Communication

Send event-related notifications and reminders
Deliver session materials and presentation slides
Share post-event resources and recordings (where applicable)
Send surveys and feedback requests

3.4 Safety and Security

Ensure the safety and security of all attendees
Monitor and prevent fraudulent activities
Comply with legal obligations and venue requirements
Manage capacity and crowd flow

3.5 Analytics and Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve future events
Generate aggregated statistics about event participation
Understand attendee preferences and behaviors
Enhance App functionality and user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share information with sponsors or exhibitors
When you participate in networking features or contact exchanges
When you opt-in to partner offers or services

4.2 Event Partners

With speakers and session moderators for sessions you attend
With workshop leaders for interactive sessions
With exhibitors whose booths you visit (QR code scans)

4.3 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

App development and maintenance
Cloud hosting and data storage
Analytics and performance monitoring
Communication and notification delivery
Payment processing (if applicable)

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and property
Prevent fraud or security issues
Protect the safety of attendees

4.5 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you personally with partners, sponsors, and the public for statistical and research purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

Account Information: Retained for 3 years after the event to facilitate future events
Usage Data: Retained for 1 year for analytics purposes
Communication Records: Retained for 1 year for reference
Networking Connections: Retained until you delete them or delete your account

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at privacy@digitec.am.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Regular security training for our team
Incident response procedures

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, review, and correct your personal information through the App settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

7.4 Opt-Out

You may opt-out of:

Marketing communications (via App settings or unsubscribe links)
Location tracking (via device settings)
Analytics collection (via App settings)
Networking features (via privacy settings in the App)

7.5 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

8. International Data Transfers

As DigiTec 2025 is an international event, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Armenia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

The DigiTec 2025 App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy in the App
Sending a notification through the App
Email notification for significant changes

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

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE)
Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@digitec.am
Phone: +374 [Phone Number]
Address: [UATE Office Address]
Yerevan, Armenia

For EU residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately.

13. Consent

By using the DigiTec 2025 App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.

DigiTec 2025 - The Future of Innovation
October 10-12, 2025 | Meridian Expo Centre, Yerevan, Armenia