Privacy Policy

Welcome to BhartNext. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our mobile applications.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional information (company, job title, industry)
• Event registration and attendance information
• Payment and billing information
• Communication preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website or use our mobile apps, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)
• Location data (with your consent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Mobile app analytics and crash reports

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process event registrations and payments
• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications
• Improve our website and mobile applications
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business
• Event Partners: With event sponsors and partners (with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data transmission protocols
• Employee training on data protection

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie consent banner.

6. Mobile App Specific Information

Our mobile applications may collect additional information:

• Device identifiers and mobile advertising IDs
• Push notification tokens
• App usage statistics and crash reports
• Location data (when location-based features are used)
• Camera and photo library access (for profile pictures)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Other appropriate safeguards

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website and mobile apps may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a notice in our mobile apps

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to our processing
• Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of our website and mobile applications.