Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23rd Feb’ 2026

  1. Who We Are

This website (https://gdcc-expo.com) is operated by Vertex Next, the organizer of the Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada.

Registered address: 9th Floor Empire Height B, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Contact email: [email protected]

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  1. a) Information you provide directly

When you:

  • Register for the event
  • Download materials
  • Subscribe to communications
  • Contact us

This may include:

  • Name
  • Job title
  • Company name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country / location
  • Industry or professional interests
  1. b) Automatically collected information

When you use our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interactions
  • Cookies and tracking data
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process event registrations and participation
  • Provide event updates and essential communications
  • Deliver conference-related content and materials
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud
  • Send marketing communications where you have consented or where permitted by law
  1. Sharing of Information with Event Sponsors and Partners

As part of the GDCC experience, your professional contact details may be shared with selected event sponsors, exhibitors, and partners for purposes directly related to the conference, including:

  • Networking and business matchmaking
  • Relevant product or service information
  • Post-event follow-up communications

Such sharing is conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and only with organisations relevant to the conference ecosystem.

You may opt out of such sharing at any time by contacting us (see Section 10).

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure essential website functionality
  • Analyse website traffic and usage
  • Improve user experience
  • Support marketing and event promotion

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including:

  • Event registration platforms
  • Email communication providers
  • Analytics services
  • Marketing and advertising platforms
  • Website hosting providers

These providers process data on our behalf under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.

  1. International Data Transfers

As an international event organiser, your personal data may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence, including India, Canada, and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

We ensure such transfers are carried out with appropriate safeguards in line with applicable data protection laws.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Event administration and participation
  • Legal and compliance obligations
  • Legitimate business and record-keeping purposes

Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or opt out.

  1. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent to processing
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Object to certain processing activities

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

  1. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or opt-out requests, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date.

 

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