Privacy Policy & Cookie Notice

1. Introduction

Global Innovation and Intellectual Property (GIIP) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Register for events or conferences
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, organization, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing event registrations and payments
• Sending newsletters and updates about our activities
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyzing website usage to improve our services
• Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Cookie Notice

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. However, blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was given

8. Data Retention

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

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

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 this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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