Global Business Symposium (GBS) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all participants, partners, staff, and stakeholders. This Compliance Policy outlines how GBS collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data in support of its mission to develop emerging leaders and professionals through global programs and initiatives, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 where applicable.
This Policy applies to:
● Participants registering for GBS programs, events, and international conferences
● Employees, contractors, and volunteers involved in GBS operations and program delivery
● Partners, sponsors, and service providers collaborating with GBS
● Visitors and users interacting with GBS through its website or digital platforms
This Policy applies to all personal data collected, processed, or stored by GBS, regardless of geographic location or source.
Global Business Symposium (GBS) may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
● Identity Data: Name, address, email address, phone number, and identification or passport details
● Program Data: Registration details, session preferences, participation records, and related program information
● Financial Data: Payment information related to registrations and transactions
● Media & Marketing Data: Photographs, videos, and testimonials for promotional and reporting purposes
● Technical Data: IP address, cookies, device information, and website usage activity
GBS processes personal data for the following purposes:
● Program Administration: To facilitate registrations, participation, and communication with participants
● Communication: To provide updates, notifications, and relevant information, including promotional content where consent has been obtained
● Payment Processing: To securely process payments and manage financial transactions
● Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
● Media and Outreach: To document and promote programs through approved media content
Personal data is processed by GBS on the following legal grounds:
● Consent: Where individuals have provided explicit consent for specific purposes
● Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations related to program registration and participation
● Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
● Legitimate Interest: To improve programs, enhance user experience, and support organizational objectives
GBS implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
● Encryption: Protection of sensitive data during transmission and storage
● Access Control: Restricting data access to authorized personnel only
● Monitoring and Audits: Regular reviews to ensure compliance with data protection standards
● Data Retention: Retaining personal data only for as long as necessary for operational or legal purposes
Subject to applicable laws, individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:
● The right to access personal data held by GBS
● The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
● The right to request deletion of personal data, where applicable
● The right to restrict processing under certain conditions
● The right to receive data in a structured and commonly used format
● The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
● The right to withdraw consent at any time
Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
For any questions or clarifications regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Global Business Symposium (GBS)
Email: info@globalbusinesssymposium.com
Phone: +1 (929) 583-1675