1. Introduction

The Global Economic Diversification Summit (GED Summit), organized by the Global Economic Diversification Council (GED Council), is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.gedsummit.ca), register for our events, or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number
• Job title, company/organization
• Billing and payment information
• Passport or identification details (for visa support, where applicable)
  
  

b. Event Participation Information

• Registration details
• Session preferences
• Meeting requests and networking activity
  
  

c. Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Website usage data (cookies and analytics)
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process event registrations and payments
• Communicate important updates about the Summit
• Facilitate networking, matchmaking, and meeting scheduling
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website, services, and event experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We may also use your information to send you relevant updates about future events, programs, and opportunities, unless you opt out.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Event partners, sponsors, and exhibitors (for networking and collaboration purposes, where applicable)
• Service providers (payment processors, IT systems, email platforms)
• Government agencies (for visa or compliance purposes, if required)

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze website performance
• Support marketing and advertising efforts

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent for certain uses
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. International Participants

As an international event, your information may be processed and stored in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Global Economic Diversification Council (GED Council)
Scotia Place
10060 Jasper Avenue, Suite 2020, Tower 1
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3R8

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (226) 240-0909