Privacy Policy

ABOUT US 

The International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, in compliance with applicable global data protection regulations.

By engaging with IAAS services, including accessing our websites or attending our events, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy. This policy is designed to comply with key global standards, including but not limited to:

– The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union

– The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Singapore

– The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of the United States

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

We collect your personal data to Provide our services effectively and efficiently.

Types of Data Collected

1. Personal Identifiable Information (PII):
   • Name, job title, contact details (e.g., email, phone number, address).
2. Professional Information:
   • Organization or institution name, industry sector, job role.
3. Event-Related Information:
   • Attendance records, preferences, dietary requirements (for in-person events).
4. Technical Information:
   • IP address, browser type, device type, geographic location, and website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).

5. Financial Information (if applicable):

• Payment details for registration fees or donations.

How Data Is Collected

• Directly from you (e.g., registration forms, surveys, or email correspondence).
• Automatically via website usage or cookies (see the “Cookies Policy” section below).
• Through third-party service providers, such as event registration platforms.

Use of Information

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide information or services requested, such as event participation or publication access.
• Communication: To contact you regarding updates, newsletters, or future IAAS activities.
• Event Management: To organize and manage events, including registration, scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Research and Insights: To analyze trends and enhance our services based on aggregated data.
• Legal and Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

IAAS will not sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to third parties without your consent. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners for event management, payment processing, or data analytics under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
• Event Collaboration: To partners or co-organizers where necessary for event execution.

International Data Transfers

As an international organization, IAAS may transfer personal data to countries outside of your own. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws by employing appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.

YOUR RIGHTS

GLOBAL DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE

– Your Rights Under GDPR (if you reside in the EU):

– Right to access your data.

– Right to rectify or delete your data.

– Right to restrict or object to data processing.

– Right to data portability.

– Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

– Your Rights Under CCPA (if you reside in California): 

– Right to know what personal data we collect.

– Right to request deletion of your data.

– Right to opt out of the sale of your data (note: IAIC does not sell data).

– Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, email us at service@iaas.org.sg or call +65 69699687.

SECURITY MEASURES 

IAAS takes the security of your personal data seriously. Measures include:

• Technical Safeguards: Encryption, secure servers, and regular system monitoring.
• Organizational Safeguards: Restricted access to data and staff training on data protection.

DATA RETENTION 

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

NON-DISCLOSURE OF DATA

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

– To service providers assisting in delivering our services (e.g., event management platforms).

– To comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights.

EXTERNAL WEBSITES

The Website contains links to external websites. We make no representations as to the quality, suitability, functionality or legality of the material on external websites that are linked to, or to any goods and services available from, such websites. The material is only provided for your interest and convenience. We do not monitor or investigate such external websites and we accept no responsibility or liability for any loss arising from the content or accuracy of the material and any opinion expressed in the material should not be taken as our endorsement, recommendation or opinion. This Policy does not extend to your use of such external websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of such external websites before using them.

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may revise this Policy from time to time without any prior notice. You may determine if any such revision has taken place by referring to the date on which this Policy was last updated. Your continued use of our services constitutes your acknowledgement and acceptance of such changes.

CONTACT US 

You may contact our Data Protection Officer if you have any enquiries or feedback on our personal data protection policies and procedures, or if you wish to make any request, in the following manner:

• Address: 8 Eu Tong Sen Street, #17-82, The Central, Singapore 059818
• Email: service@iaas.org.sg
• Phone: +65 69699687