BOOST BDM (“BOOST“, “we“, “us“) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This notice describes how BOOST collects and uses personal data, and the rights you have concerning your personal data.

This notice may be amended from time to time; please periodically check for updates. Any significant changes to this notice will be clearly indicated on our website homepage.

Contact Details

BOOST BDM operates from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). We act as the data controller concerning the personal data provided to us.

If you have any questions regarding this notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal information about individuals who register for our services, events, newsletters, or projects, as well as speakers at our events and participants in BOOST activities.

Personal data we collect typically includes:

• Name, job title, organisation
• Work email, telephone number, mobile number
• Country of residence
• Professional interests and marketing preferences
• Social media URLs (when applicable)
• Profile photos and biographies for event materials
• Dietary or accessibility requirements for event attendance (if provided by you)
• Passport details (when required by venue operators for security purposes

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data from individuals who

• Register for a BOOST membrship
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
• Register for BOOST events
• Participate in BOOST programmes, events, or projects
• Voluntarily provide business cards, feedback forms, or other communications

Personal data may be provided directly by you via our website forms, emails, telephone calls, or at events.

How We Use Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

• Send newsletters, event invitations, and updates related to BOOST services
• Register, manage, and facilitate your attendance at BOOST events
• Support your participation in BOOST projects and workshops
• Respond to your inquiries, requests, or complaints
• Fulfil legal and regulatory obligations applicable in the UAE

We process your data based on your consent, contractual requirements, our legitimate business interests, or compliance with legal obligations.

Disclosure of Personal Data

Your personal data may be disclosed to:

• Service providers helping us manage our IT systems, communications, and events
• Venue operators requiring identification and security information
• Event partners, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors (limited to necessary information for event organisation and networking, with your consent)

We do not sell or lease your personal data to third parties.

Storage and Processing of Personal Data

Your personal data is stored securely in the UAE. If data transfer outside the UAE is required, BOOST ensures appropriate safeguards are implemented.

Security of Personal Data

We have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your data. Service providers processing your data must adhere to our security requirements.

Your Rights Regarding Your Data

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal data
• Request rectification of inaccurate or outdated data
• Request erasure of your data
• Restrict or object to processing activities
• Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]

Managing Communications Preferences

You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe from our communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

Third-party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. BOOST is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or legitimate business needs. Passport details collected for event purposes are promptly deleted after event completion.

Contacting Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

BOOST BDM Dubai, UAE

[email protected]