Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The World Water Forum ("the Forum", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users who access and use the website www.11worldwaterforum.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with the Website.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Website, including participants, registrants, sponsors, media representatives, subscribers, and any individual who submits information through the Website.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal or organizational information that you voluntarily submit through the Website, such as contact details, affiliation, registration, or participation information.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Website, limited technical data may be collected automatically, including IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, and general usage statistics. This data is used for security, analytics, and service improvement purposes.

4. How We Use Information

The information collected is used to operate and manage the Website, process registrations and communications, improve content and user experience, conduct internal analysis, and comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements. Personal data is used only for legitimate and defined purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

With trusted service providers acting on behalf of the Forum, solely for operational purposes.
When required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
To protect the rights, safety, or security of the Forum, users, or the Website.

Any data sharing is limited to what is necessary and handled confidentially.

6. Data Protection and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users acknowledge this risk when using the Website.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable laws. Data is securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer needed.

8. Cookies and Acceptance

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, analyze usage, and improve user experience. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.

9. User Rights and Data Deletion Requests

Subject to applicable laws, users have the right to:

Request access to their personal data.
Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of their personal data, where legally permissible.
Withdraw consent for data processing, where applicable.

Requests related to personal data access, correction, or deletion may be submitted by contacting: support@11worldwaterforum.com. We will review and respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable regulations.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective upon publication on the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

For general inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

General Inquiries: support@11worldwaterforum.com
Privacy-related Requests (including data deletion): support@11worldwaterforum.com