Mitobyte Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/10/2024

Mitobyte ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal data we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you participate in our events, visit our website, or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and contact details when you register for events, sign up for newsletters, or contact us directly.
• Payment Information: Billing address, credit card, or other financial data for event payments or sponsorship transactions (processed securely by third-party payment processors).
• Event Data: Information related to your participation in events, including photos, video recordings, and feedback surveys.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and other technical information collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Event Management: To organize and manage events, including registration, communication, and logistics.
• Communication: To send you information about upcoming events, workshops, and important updates.
• Improvement of Services: To analyze trends, improve our website, and enhance user experience.
• Marketing: To send promotional materials, newsletters, and special offers. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse of our services.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers (e.g., event platforms, payment processors) to assist in delivering our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for specified purposes.
• Event Sponsors: With your consent, we may share your contact information with event sponsors, especially when you participate in sponsored activities.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about your usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and remember your preferences. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can ask us to update or correct your personal data if it's inaccurate.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you wish to request the deletion of your data, please contact us.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" above.

10. Contact Us

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

• **Mitobyte**
• [email protected]

Consent

By using our website or attending our events, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.