Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY FOR WORLD FUTURE FORUM INITIATIVE

This website and the World Future Forum Initiative are operated by India SME Forum, a not-for-profit organization, in association with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). We prioritize your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information in compliance with applicable laws.

Information Collected

We collect domain names, IP addresses, email addresses of visitors and communicators, aggregate page access data and volunteered information like surveys or registrations.

For event registrations, we gather:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company details
  • Address and postcode
  • Phone number
  • Job title
  • Industry
  • Business interests
  • Payment details (where applicable)

Sensitive data (such as dietary requirements) is used only for specific event-related purposes and is not retained.

Use of Personal Information

Your personal data is used to manage registrations, deliver requested materials (including event information), improve our services and support World Future Forum communications.

Information may be shared with India SME Forum affiliates, UNIDO partners, sponsors or third-party service providers (such as hosting or marketing partners) under our control, solely for World Future Forum-related purposes including lawful marketing.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, log files and tracking technologies to enhance website functionality (such as login sessions and shopping carts), analyze usage, personalize content and measure engagement in email communications.

These technologies may combine with personal data to provide tailored experiences. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain website features.

Direct Marketing

India SME Forum, UNIDO, sponsors and selected partners may contact you via email, SMS, post, telephone or fax regarding World Future Forum events, products or services.

You may opt out at any time by emailing office@smeforum.com or info@indiasmeforum.org.

Data Sharing and Security

Aggregated and anonymized data may be shared for research and analytical purposes. In the event of a business transition, data may be transferred to new owners.

We employ reasonable security measures, including secure pages identified by locked browser icons. However, due to the nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee complete protection against unauthorized access.

Third-Party Links

The World Future Forum website may contain links to external websites. These links do not indicate endorsement, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

Third-party advertisements displayed on the site may use cookies or tracking technologies.

Updates and Contact

This privacy policy may be updated without prior notice to reflect legal or operational changes. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@indiasmeforum.org.