Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 October 2014
Hungry Expo, is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent, secure, and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, social media channels, and participate in the Hungry Expo event.
By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
Personal Information: When you register for the event, book a stall, or sign up for our marketing campaigns, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, contact number, business name, and payment details.
Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, IP address, and usage data from visitors to our website for analytics and improving user experience.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, such as remembering your preferences and tracking site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:
Event Participation: To process stall bookings, manage your participation in the event, and communicate important event updates.
Marketing and Promotions: To send newsletters, promotional content, and event-related marketing communications. You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email.
Payment Processing: To process payments related to stall bookings or other paid services through secure third-party payment processors.
Improving Services: To analyze website traffic, optimize user experience, and improve our event offerings.
Legal Obligations: We may be required to use or disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to government authorities or fulfilling contractual obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering event services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Event Partners: If you participate in joint promotions or campaigns, we may share your information with partners or sponsors involved in the event. This will be done with your knowledge and consent.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests, or to protect our legal rights and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
4. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure, and we cannot ensure the absolute security of your information.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request to update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request to have your personal information deleted, subject to legal requirements.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your information for certain purposes, such as marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact information]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Hungry Expo does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically. Continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Hungry Expo Services
Hungry Expo Email: service@hungryexpo.com