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World Agriculture Forum ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you interact with our digital platforms and use our Web Application Firewall (WAF) services (the "Services").
As a global organization committed to advancing sustainable agricultural practices, fostering innovation, and connecting stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security. Whether you are accessing resources, participating in forums, online events or engaging with any other aspects of our services, you can trust that your information is handled responsibly and transparently.
We may collect personal information from a variety of sources, including:
When you register for WAF events, sign up for updates, or submit inquiries.
Information accessible through institutional or government websites (e.g.,professional bios).
We may collect the following types of information:
Name, email address, phone number, and billing details when you sign up for or use our Services.
Traffic patterns, error logs, and requests processed through the WAF. We do not store sensitive or confidential data unless required for troubleshooting and authorized by you.
WAF will use the information to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
Improve the performance and functionality of the WAF.
Communicate with you regarding updates, billing, and support.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Traffic patterns, error logs, and requests processed through the WAF. We do not store sensitive or confidential data unless required for troubleshooting and authorized by you.
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information collected (through the website or otherwise) to third parties for marketing purposes or surveys. However, we may ask third party processors to assist us and, we may share data with:
Third-party vendors supporting our operations, such as hosting or payment processing.
To comply with legal obligations, enforce agreements, or protect against fraud.
Our Services use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your website browsing experience. These technologies help us provide a more personalized, efficient, and secure user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you and understand how you use our site, allowing us to improve your browsing experience.
Necessary for basic functionality and security of the website.
Track website usage to help us improve the functionality and performance of our site.
Store your preferences (e.g., language settings) to provide a more customized experience.
Gather data for analysis and reporting purposes to help us understand how our website is used.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
We take robust measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, restricted access, and secure storage on our servers. WAF takes reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal information. Information we collect is stored securely by us on our servers. We restrict access to those who have a need to know, and we train staff in handling the information securely. Data provided by subscribers to our mailing list or conference participants for registration purposes is stored on the WAF server database.
While we strive for maximum security, no online system is entirely immune to risks. As a result, we cannot and do not guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us through or in connection with the website. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at info@worldagricultureforum.org
We will keep your personal information for as long as necessary:
to comply with any statutory or regulatory requirements we are subject to under applicable law
to fulfil the purposes for which the personal information was collected, or
to defend our or a third party’s legal right.
If you have any questions, about the retention periods for holding your personal information, please contact us.
The WAF website may include links to external sites. These sites operate independently and are governed by their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies before sharing any information. WAF is not responsible for the practices or content of third-party websites.
WAF’s services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data from children without verified parental consent.
If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, please contact us immediately at info@worldagricultureforum.org We will take steps to promptly delete the information.
You have the right to:
Request confirmation of the personal data we hold of you and receive a copy of it.
Opt out of certain data processing activities.
Access, update, or delete your personal data.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or statistical purposes
Raise concerns about the accuracy or handling of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@worldagricultureforum.org
WAF may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational or legal changes. Significant updates will be communicated via email or the website.
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us at:
Email: info@worldagricultureforum.org
Thank you for trusting the World Agriculture Forum with your personal information. Your privacy is central to maintaining the trust of our global agricultural community, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and the highest standards of data protection.
