Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15 June 2026
Data Controller: World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA),
Maison Internationale de l’Environnement 2 (MIE2),
Chemin de Balexert 9,
1219 Châtelaine, Geneva,
Switzerland
DPO/Privacy Contact: [email protected]

 

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the World Investment Conference Organizing Committee (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you register for, attend, or interact with our conference, website, or official digital platforms. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

You directly provide most of the data we collect when you register for the World Investment Conference. This data may include:

  • Identifiers: Name, email, phone number, job title, company/organization.
  • Registration & Logistics: Dietary requirements, accessibility needs, session preferences, emergency contacts.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage analytics.
  • Payment/Billing Data: (If applicable for optional services) Processed securely via third-party PCI-DSS compliant providers. We do not store full payment details.

 

3. How & Why We Use Your Data

Processing your data means collection, storage, keeping, use, modification, disclosure, archiving, deletion, or destruction of the data. We process your data for the following purposes, according to the GDPR and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection principles:

  • Contractual Necessity: To process your registration, issue credentials, manage event access, and provide requested services.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve event operations, facilitate professional networking, prevent fraud, and ensure venue safety.
  • Consent: For optional marketing communications, sponsor/partner introductions, photography/video recording, and networking app features. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, financial, or regulatory reporting requirements.

 

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your personal data for the purposes of the event with:

  • Trusted service providers (registration platforms, payment processors, venue/catering staff, IT hosting).
  • Official conference sponsors or partners (if you request one of the offered services).
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

All third parties are bound by strict data processing agreements and may only use your data for specified, legitimate purposes.

 

5. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or other GDPR-compliant mechanisms.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined herein or as required by law. Event registration data will typically be anonymized or securely deleted post-conference within 12 to 24 months after the event end date. Financial and tax records may be retained for up to 7 years as required by applicable law.

 

7. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your consent before its withdrawal.
  • If applicable, the details about the recipients or the categories of recipients to which your personal data is disclosed.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

 

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website and registration portal use essential, analytical, and marketing cookies. You may manage preferences via our Cookie Banner or browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect registration but may limit personalization.

 

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures (encryption, access controls, regular audits) to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational or legal changes. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

 

11. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or complaints:
[email protected]
https://waipa.org/
+41 22 796 68 62