DGFI Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 July 2026
Last Updated: 27 July 2026

DGFI ('DGFI', 'we', 'our' or 'us') is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of visitors to our website, members of our community, event participants, speakers, sponsors, partners and other individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how long we keep it, and the choices available to you. This Policy has been prepared in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Scope

This Policy applies to all visitors of the DGFI website, individuals submitting forms, community members, newsletter subscribers, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, media representatives and other persons interacting with DGFI through its digital channels.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
• Full name
• Company or organisation
• Job title
• Email address
• Telephone number, WhatsApp number and Telegram username
• Area of cooperation or professional interest
• Information contained in your message or enquiry

We may also automatically collect technical information including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, referral source, language settings and cookie identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
• Respond to enquiries and requests;
• Evaluate collaboration, sponsorship and speaking opportunities;
• Manage the DGFI community;
• Register attendees for events;
• Send newsletters, invitations and updates where permitted;
• Improve our website and services;
• Maintain website security;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Protect DGFI's legitimate interests.

4. Legal Basis

Depending on the circumstances, processing is based on your consent, the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps, compliance with legal obligations, or DGFI's legitimate interests in operating its community and events.

5. Sharing of Information

DGFI does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with trusted service providers such as website hosting providers, CRM platforms, email delivery providers, cloud infrastructure providers, analytics providers and professional advisers where necessary to operate our services. Such providers are required to process personal information only on our instructions and implement appropriate security measures.

6. International Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, DGFI will ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented, including Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms where applicable.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, maintain business records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations and protect DGFI's legitimate interests. Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Security

DGFI maintains administrative, technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information from accidental loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, encrypted communications where appropriate, access controls, regular software updates and limited access based on business need.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to your personal information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion of information, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing based on legitimate interests, withdrawal of consent, and the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

10. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to DGFI communications, we may send newsletters, event announcements, speaker updates and partnership opportunities. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting DGFI directly.

11. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve website performance, analyse traffic and enhance user experience. Essential cookies are required for website functionality. Analytics and marketing cookies will only be used where required by law and where you have provided consent.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. DGFI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and visitors should review the relevant privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Children's Privacy

DGFI services are intended for professionals and are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to this Policy

DGFI may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory or operational changes. The revised version will be published on this page together with the updated effective date.

15. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact DGFI using the contact information published on the official DGFI website.

Consent

By submitting information through the DGFI website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and, where required by applicable law, consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for the purposes described above.