Privacy Policy

Pune Ideas Festival™

Effective Date: June 10, 2026

Pune Ideas Festival™ (“Festival”, “PIF”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for the Festival, subscribe to our communications, participate in our events, or interact with us in any way.

Pune Ideas Festival™ is owned and organized by TMA Worldwide.

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Full Name
Email Address
Mobile Number
Postal Address
Organization or Company Name
Job Title
Educational Institution
Country and City of Residence

Event Registration Information

Delegate category
Session preferences
Attendance records
Ticket purchases
Event participation details

Technical Information

IP Address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Website usage data
Cookies and analytics information

Marketing Information

Newsletter subscriptions
Survey responses
Communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Process event registrations and payments
Provide customer support
Deliver event updates and communications
Manage speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, and attendee participation
Improve our website and services
Conduct research and analytics
Send newsletters and promotional content
Facilitate networking opportunities
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the security and integrity of our systems

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal information based on:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
Protection of vital interests

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Including:

Payment processors
Event management platforms
Cloud hosting providers
Marketing service providers
Analytics providers

Sponsors and Partners

Where you consent or where necessary for event participation, networking opportunities, or business engagement.

Legal Authorities

When required by law, court order, government request, or regulatory obligation.

Business Transactions

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or business transfers.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal information during international transfers.

6. GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the following rights:

Right to Know

Request information regarding personal information collected and used.

Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal information subject to legal exceptions.

Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination

You will not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

Right to Limit Use

Limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable.

Pune Ideas Festival™ does not sell personal information.

8. India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act, 2023)

For individuals located in India:

Personal data will be processed lawfully and fairly.
Consent will be obtained where required.
Individuals may request correction, updating, or deletion of personal data.
Reasonable security safeguards will be maintained.
Personal data will only be retained for legitimate purposes and required durations.
Individuals may withdraw consent subject to legal and contractual obligations.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze visitor behavior
Enhance user experience
Personalize content
Measure marketing effectiveness

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, certain website functions may be affected.

10. Data Security

We maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction

While we strive to protect information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on applicable laws and operational requirements.

12. Photography, Videography & Media

By attending Pune Ideas Festival™, you acknowledge that photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings may be captured during the event.

Such materials may be used by TMA Worldwide for:

Marketing and promotion
Social media
Public relations
News coverage
Educational content
Future event promotion

Attendance constitutes consent to such use unless otherwise prohibited by law.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 16 without parental or guardian consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate authorization, we may delete such information.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

15. Intellectual Property & Ownership

Pune Ideas Festival™, including its name, logo, branding, content, event concepts, website, publications, and associated intellectual property, is owned exclusively by TMA Worldwide.

Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or exploitation of Festival intellectual property is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from TMA Worldwide.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

Privacy Officer
TMA Worldwide
Owner and Organizer of Pune Ideas Festival™

Email: privacy@puneideasfestival.com
Website: www.puneideasfestival.com
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Legal Notice

Pune Ideas Festival™ is a proprietary event owned and operated by TMA Worldwide.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply, where applicable, with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)