Effective Date: September 22, 2026
Organization: Connect Global Secretariat

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to facilitate international event registration, delegate accreditation, and payment processing. This includes:

• Identity Data: Full legal name, date of birth, gender, and nationality.
• Contact Data: Email addresses, phone numbers, and physical mailing addresses.
• Professional Data: Organizational affiliation, job title, CV/resume, and educational background.
• Financial Data: Transaction records processed via secure third-party payment gateways (we do not store raw credit card numbers on our servers).

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is strictly utilized to process event applications, issue official Invitation Letters, coordinate logistics (including fully-funded travel arrangements), and communicate summit updates.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Connect Global does not sell or rent personal data. We may share necessary information with authorized third parties, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Razorpay) for handling registration fees.
• Government immigration authorities for visa verification purposes.
• Partner agencies providing logistics, accommodation, and security at the summit venue.

4. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

You maintain the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data stored on our servers. To exercise these rights, submit a request via the Support Tickets portal in your delegate dashboard.