Privacy Policy

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kuwait Chapter is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all participants registering for or attending our events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data when you engage with our event platforms or submit your information.

1. Information We Collect

As part of event registration and participation, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Organization Name
• Country of Residency 
• Nationality
• Payment/Invoice Information (if applicable)
• Any additional details submitted through forms 

2. Purpose of Collecting Your Information

Your personal information is collected strictly for legitimate event-related purposes, including:

• Processing event registrations and confirmations
• Granting event access (badges, passes, verification)
• Sharing event updates, schedules, and important notifications
• Facilitating communication between IIA Kuwait and attendees
• Maintaining internal attendance records and analytics
• Fulfilling legal, compliance, or reporting requirements

3. How We Use and Protect Your Data

IIA Kuwait ensures that:

• Your data is used only for the purposes stated in this policy.
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in event operations.
• Appropriate technical and organizational security measures are applied to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information only when necessary, such as:

• With event partners, speakers, or training bodies solely for issuing certificates or managing attendance
• With payment gateways for secure processing (if applicable)
• With government/regulatory authorities if legally required

Your data will not be sold, rented, or used for non-event marketing without your explicit consent.

5. Data Storage & Retention

Your personal information will be retained for a period necessary to:

• Complete event-related activities
• Provide certificates
• Maintain compliance and auditing records

After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (where legally permissible)
• Withdraw consent for future communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
info@iaakuwait.com