This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") outlines how Borneo International Water and Wastewater Exhibition and Conference 2024 (BIWWEC 2024) collects, uses, and protects the personal data of attendees and participants of the conference, in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia.

1. Collection of Personal Data
   BIWWEC 2024 may collect and process the following personal data of conference attendees and participants:
   • Name
   • Contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)
   • Organisation/affiliation
   • Professional credentials
   • Dietary restrictions or preferences
   • Special requirements (e.g. accessibility needs)
   • Photographs or video recordings taken during the conference
      
2. Use of Personal Data
   BIWWEC 2024 will use the personal data collected for the following purposes:
   • Registration and attendance management, including communication related to the conference
   • Provision of conference materials and resources
   • Organization of conference activities, sessions, and events
   • Statistical analysis and research for conference evaluation and improvement
   • Compliance with legal obligations, such as reporting to relevant authorities
      
3. Data Retention
   BIWWEC 2024 will retain personal data collected for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
    
4. Security Measures
   BIWWEC 2024 is committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of personal data. Appropriate technical and organizational measures will be implemented to safeguard personal data against loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
    
5. Disclosure of Personal Data
   BIWWEC 2024 may disclose personal data to third parties in the following circumstances:
   • Service providers engaged by BIWWEC 2024 to assist in organizing and managing the conference
   • Compliance with legal requirements, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities or court orders
   • Protection of BIWWEC 2024’s legal rights or interests, or those of its attendees and participants
      
6. Rights of Conference Attendees and Participants
   Conference attendees and participants have the following rights in relation to their personal data:
   • Right to access and rectify personal data
   • Right to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data
   • Right to request deletion of personal data
   • Right to restrict or object to the processing of personal data
   • Right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
      
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   BIWWEC 2024's website or other digital platforms may use cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website usage, and improve the conference services. By using BIWWEC 2024's website or other digital platforms, conference attendees and participants consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies.
    
8. Updates to the Privacy Policy
   BIWWEC 2024 may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or organisational requirements. The updated Policy will be posted on BIWWEC 2024's website or otherwise communicated to conference attendees and participants.
    
9. Contact Information
   If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by BIWWEC 2024, please contact us at biwwec@gmail.com.

By registering for and attending Borneo International Water and Wastewater Exhibition and Conference 2024 (BIWWEC 2024), attendees acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal data as described in this Privacy Policy,and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of BIWWEC 2024.