Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 13, 2025

At the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information in connection with your use of our website, https://auaseanbusinessforum.com (the “Website”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly
This includes information you provide when you register for the Forum, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via the Website, or participate in surveys or promotions. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, organisation, job title, and any other information you choose to provide (e.g., dietary or accessibility requirements).

Information Collected Automatically
When you access and use our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your access.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour and preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Information from Other Sources
We may receive information about you from publicly available sources or third-party service providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Website and services
To process your registration for the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum
To communicate with you regarding the Forum, including updates, announcements, and promotional materials (where permitted by law)
To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
To personalise your experience on our Website
To analyse Website usage and improve our services
For marketing and advertising purposes (with your consent, where required)
To comply with legal obligations
For other purposes disclosed to you at the time of collection or as otherwise set forth in this Privacy Policy

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, payment processing, and analytics. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
Forum Partners and Sponsors: With your consent, we may share your information with sponsors and partners of the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum for marketing and networking purposes.
Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, government bodies, or other authorities if required by law or legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Other Users (in specific contexts): For example, if you participate in public forums or networking features on the Website, your profile information may be visible to other users.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Request the erasure of your personal information
Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes
Restrict the processing of your personal information
Data portability (to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format)
Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. By using our Website and providing us with your information, you consent to such transfers. We will take steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the recipient countries.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

8. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

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