Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

At BRIDGE Summit (referred to as "BRIDGE," "the Summit," "we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is not just a formality; it’s part of the trust we are building. BRIDGE exists to connect people, ideas, and industries, and this Privacy Policy explains how we handle the information that allows those connections to happen.

By registering for the Summit, accessing our website, or interacting with any of our platforms, you consent to the practices described here. Please read carefully to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information depending on how you interact with BRIDGE:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, mailing address, nationality, and professional details provided during registration or account creation.
  • Payment Information: Ticket or service payments are processed via trusted third-party providers. While transaction details may pass through our systems, BRIDGE does not store full credit card information.
  • Event Participation Data: Session check-ins, workshop selections, networking activities, or interactions with speakers, exhibitors, or partners.
  • Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser, operating system, referral source, and website usage patterns.
  • Social Media Data: Public information when engaging with our official channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), subject to your account settings.
  • Content Submissions: Any forms, uploads, chat messages, or contributions you provide through our platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us BRIDGE the gap between you and the value of the Summit:

  • Registration & Communication: Confirm attendance, share event updates, reminders, and respond to inquiries.
  • Event Operations: Personalize your experience, recommend sessions, and enable networking with relevant participants.
  • Analytics & Improvement: Evaluate attendance, engagement, and program effectiveness to continuously improve BRIDGE.
  • Marketing: Share updates about future editions or related initiatives. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.
  • Security & Compliance: Safeguard our platforms, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Data Tracking & Tools

We use technologies to better understand how BRIDGE is experienced and to optimize performance:

  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: For site navigation, remembering preferences, and tracking engagement.
  • Analytics Platforms: Tools such as Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity may collect device data, location, and behavior patterns.
  • Pixels & Tags: Used for marketing attribution and campaign measurement across digital platforms.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

4. How We Share Information

BRIDGE does not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these situations:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who support operations (payment processing, registration platforms, analytics, communications).
  • Sponsors & Partners: With your consent, certain details may be shared with Summit sponsors or partners for relevant outreach.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or compliance.
  • Networking Features: Certain information may be visible to other registered attendees within event apps or platforms to enable connections.

5. Data Security

We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to secure your personal data. While no system is completely immune, we are committed to maintaining industry-standard security, including encryption and access controls.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold.
  • Correction – Update or amend inaccurate information.
  • Deletion – Ask us to erase your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Restriction – Limit how we process your information.
  • Portability – Request your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Opt-out – Unsubscribe from marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bridgesummit.ae.

7. International Transfers

As BRIDGE is a global platform, your information may be processed in countries outside your own. By using our services, you consent to such transfers, subject to safeguards in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website and platforms may link to external websites or services. BRIDGE is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

BRIDGE Summit is not designed for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Continued use of our services after updates signifies your agreement to the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:

BRIDGE Summit