1. Introduction

Disrupt-X FZCO and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Disrupt-X,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy—available at https://disrupt-x.io/privacy-policy/ and subject to periodic updates—outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our websites, platforms, services, and initiatives, including but not limited to conferences, events, and digital solutions.

2. Who We Are

Disrupt-X FZCO
HQ Office Address: Office 207-208, Indigo Tower, Cluster D, JLT, Dubai, U.A.E.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.disrupt-x.io

Disrupt-X is the data controller for personal data collected through our digital platforms, products, and events.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Identity and Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title.
• Government-Issued Identifiers: Such as a national ID or passport number, when required for regulatory or compliance purposes (e.g., event permits or verification checks).
• Event Participation Data: Registration details, attendance, preferences, and feedback.
• Visual and Audio Data: Photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings captured during events, meetings, seminars, or webinars. These may include your image, voice, or likeness, and may be used for documentation, training, or promotional purposes.
• Communications: Information you share through email, contact forms, or conversations with our team.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions on our websites.

4. How We Collect Your Personal Data

We collect your personal data in the following ways:

• Directly from you: Through online forms, email correspondence, subscriptions, surveys, customer support, or in-person interactions at events.
• During Events and Meetings: When you attend our events, meetings, seminars, or webinars, we may capture photographs, video, or audio recordings as part of event documentation.
• Online Registration Platforms: Sign-up forms, ticketing portals, and digital tools used to manage event registrations and attendance.
• Automatic Collection: Cookies, analytics, log files, and location data when you visit our websites or apps.
• Social Media & Third-Parties: If you interact with us via LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, or similar platforms, they may share data you authorize (e.g., profile details).
• Public Sources: Information available through social media, professional directories, or other public platforms.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve our websites, platforms, and services.
• Manage event registrations, participation, and communication.
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• Share updates, newsletters, or promotional content (only if you opt-in).
• Document and promote our activities (including events, meetings, seminars, or webinars) through photos, video, and recordings.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze website usage and user trends to improve experience.

6. Legal Basis for processing your Personal Data

We process personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so. This may include:

• Performance of a Contract: When processing is required to carry out a contract or agreement with you or your organization.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: When we are required to process data to meet legal or regulatory obligations, whether under UAE law or other applicable jurisdictions.
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our business activities, provided it does not override your rights. This includes improving our services, communicating with you about relevant updates, documenting events, maintaining security, and preventing misuse.
• Consent: When you give us explicit permission to process your data for a specific purpose, such as receiving newsletters, marketing updates, or being included in event photography and recordings. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Disrupt-X also does not share your personal data with third parties for their independent use.

We may engage trusted service providers to process personal data on our behalf (for example, providers of website analytics, video conferencing, email communication, or hosting). These parties act only under our instructions and are contractually required to protect your information.

The only other time we may disclose your data is when required by law, regulation, or a government authority.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures such as encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your data.
• Request corrections or updates.
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Request transfer of your data (data portability).
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

12. External Links

Our websites may include links to third-party sites. Their privacy practices may differ from ours. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal data.

13. Updates to our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website, and significant changes may also be communicated by email or notice on our site.

14. How to contact us

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, you can contact by email at [email protected]

This policy is effective as of 22 September 2025.