Privacy Policy

Effective Date / Last Updated: December 15, 2024

ApeXell and their subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “we,” “us,” or “our”) developed this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, share, and protect Personal Information (defined below) and your choices about the collection and use of Personal Information.

This Privacy Policy applies to Personal Information collected or processed through our websites and/or electronic systems for ApeXell virtual or in-person business activities and events in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (collectively, the “Site”).

1. What is Personal Information?

“Personal Information” is information that, either alone or in combination with other information, identifies you. Examples of Personal Information include, among others, name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. When we combine Personal Information with other information, we treat the combined information as Personal Information.

Please note that this Privacy Policy may not apply to the extent that we process Personal Information in the role of a processor (or comparable role such as “service provider” in certain jurisdictions) on behalf of our customers, including where we offer various cybersecurity products and services through which our customers make Personal Information of their customers, employees, and vendors available to ApeXell. In such cases, the customer, not ApeXell, controls what information they collect and provide to ApeXell. ApeXell does not leverage machine learning or artificial intelligence tools when processing Personal Information in the role of a controller. For information about how our customers use your Personal Information, including their use of machine learning or artificial intelligence tools, please contact the relevant customer directly.

2. Types of Personal Information We Collect and Use

a. Information That You Provide Us

Virtual Event or Meetings: If you attend an ApeXell in-person or virtual event or meeting, we may record some or all of that event or meeting. We use this information for business and marketing purposes to better inform the public about ApeXell and its events.

Contact Information: On the Site, we may request Personal Information from you, depending on the purpose of the form. For example, completing a contact form may require your full name, company email address, work phone number, job title, work industry, and country. Required fields are marked, and not providing certain information may limit the services we can provide.

Location Data: While navigating our Site, your device or browser may share location data through WiFi or GPS, depending on your settings. This data is collected if you use location-based features on our Site.

Usage Information and Websites and Log Information: For more details, see the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below.

Social Media: If you interact with us through social media platforms linked on the Site, we may collect information you publish or submit, governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use Personal Information for purposes of:

Enabling secure use of the Site;
Providing, analyzing, administering, and improving the Site and our products, services and operations;
Research and development;
Sending information at your request;
Sending information about products and services we believe may interest you or your organization;
Responding to inquiries;
Conducting surveys;
Marketing and advertising for ApeXell and partners;
Publishing comments or testimonials;
Recruiting and hiring personnel;
Protecting our rights or our property;
Meeting legal obligations;
Other purposes related to the information you provide.

b. Information We Receive from Your Use of the Site

Cookies, Device Identifiers, and Similar Technologies

We, our service providers, and advertisers use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) to collect information about Site usage. For details, see our Cookie Policy. You can block or disable cookies, though this may limit functionality. For more on adjusting settings, consult your browser’s help pages.

Log File Information

We automatically collect data such as IP addresses, browser type, referring URLs, pages viewed, and interaction data. We use this to secure the Site and analyze its effectiveness.

Remarketing

ApeXell uses remarketing through Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising. This includes advertising based on past site visits. For opt-out options, see our Cookie Policy or visit relevant ad settings pages.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We disclose Personal Information as follows:

Service Providers. Third parties assist with tasks such as hosting, analytics, and marketing. These providers access Personal Information as needed to perform their services.
Business Partners. With your consent, we share your information for joint marketing and other business purposes.
Events and Business Activities. Contact information collected at events may be shared with partners, and sponsors, or used for analytics.
Corporate Transactions. Personal Information may be transferred in business transactions such as mergers or acquisitions.
Legal Obligations: We disclose Personal Information to comply with legal requirements or protect rights and safety.
Affiliates. Personal Information may be shared with affiliates in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

For questions about this policy or how it applies to the EMA market, contact us at [email protected].

5. How We Protect the Security of Personal Information

We employ commercially reasonable safeguards, including industry-standard encryption technology (e.g., Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol), to help protect the information collected through the Site. While we strive to maintain a secure operating environment for storing Personal Information that is inaccessible to the public, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of Personal Information during transmission or storage on our systems. Furthermore, despite our efforts to ensure the integrity and security of your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent unauthorized access by third parties such as hackers. We do not warrant that your Personal Information will be fully protected against loss, misuse, or alteration by third parties.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit any Personal Information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected Personal Information from a child without parental consent, we will promptly take steps to delete that information.

7. Correcting, Updating, Accessing, or Removing Personal Information

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your Personal Information as described below. To exercise these rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will process such requests in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Opting Out

With your consent, we and our partners may send you Communications. You may opt out of receiving these communications by updating your preferences in your account profile, using the unsubscribe link in the Communication, or by emailing a request to [email protected]. Note that certain Communications related to the functioning of the Site may be necessary and cannot be opted out of.

9. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

10. Individuals in the EU, UK, and Other Relevant Jurisdictions

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and other relevant laws, this section outlines how we process the Personal Information of individuals in these regions. If you wish to exercise your rights under these laws, please contact us at [email protected].

a. Legal Basis for Processing

We process Personal Information based on:

Contractual necessity to provide services.
Legitimate interests, such as improving services or ensuring security.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Your explicit consent when required.

b. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable laws, you may:

Access your Personal Information.
Request correction or deletion.
Object to or restrict processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Complain with a supervisory authority.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].

c. International Data Transfers

Your Personal Information may be transferred to countries outside the EEA, UK, or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ. In such cases, we ensure compliance with applicable safeguards, such as the latest Standard Contractual Clauses issued by the European Commission or other mechanisms recognized by law.

11. Middle East and Africa Privacy Considerations

For residents of the Middle East and Africa, we comply with data privacy laws in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and other relevant regulations. If you have questions or would like to exercise your rights under these laws, please contact [email protected].

12. Other Websites and Social Media

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked to or from our Site. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing Personal Information.

13. Updates to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated via email or posted on our Site. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. How to Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, please contact us:
ApeXell
50 Avenue Des Champs Elysées
Paris, CP 75008
France
Phone: (+33) 766 897 907
Email: [email protected]