1. Introduction

Welcome to the CIO Forum Mobile Application ("Application"), the official mobile platform of the International CIO Forum ("CIO Forum"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you access and use the Application.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Full name
• Email address
• Company or organization name
• Job title
• Country of residence
• Profile photo (optional)
• Event registration details
• Networking preferences
• Messages and content shared through the Application

b) Automatically Collected Information

• Device type and operating system
• Application version
• Device identifiers
• IP address
• Usage statistics
• Performance and diagnostic logs

c) Event Participation Information

• Sessions attended
• Agenda selections
• Speaker interactions
• Feedback and survey responses
• Networking activities
• Digital badge scans and event check-ins

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Manage event registration and participation
• Provide schedules, agendas, and event content
• Facilitate networking among participants
• Send updates, notifications, and reminders
• Respond to support requests
• Improve user experience and application functionality
• Analyze event engagement and attendance trends
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Networking Features

The Application may offer networking and community engagement features designed to facilitate professional connections.

• Your profile may be visible to other registered attendees.
• You remain responsible for the information you choose to share.
• You may adjust networking preferences where available.

5. Communications

The Application may send:

• Event reminders
• Program updates
• Session announcements
• Important logistical notifications
• Emergency communications

6. Information Sharing

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who support event management, hosting, analytics, communications, and technical operations.

Legal Compliance

Information may be disclosed when required by applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings, or governmental requests.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Secure communications and data transmission
• Access control mechanisms
• Encryption where appropriate
• Security monitoring and auditing
• Restricted administrative access

While we strive to ensure the highest level of security, no electronic storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary to provide event services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain legitimate business records.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. Appropriate safeguards will be implemented whenever required under applicable data protection regulations.

10. Your Privacy Rights

You may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw previously given consent
• Request data portability

11. Children's Privacy

The CIO Forum Mobile Application is intended for professional audiences and is not directed toward individuals under the age of 16.

12. Third-Party Services

The Application may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be published within the Application and become effective immediately upon publication.

14. Contact Us

Consent

By downloading, accessing, or using the CIO Forum Mobile Application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and the practices described herein.