Privacy Policy

The MSME & Startup Innovation Summit (“Summit”) is implemented and managed by Summentor Pro Sales & Marketing Consultants (“Summentor Pro”, “we”, “our” or “us”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit the Summit website, register for the Summit, submit an award nomination, enquire about partnerships or exhibitions, or otherwise interact with us.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Summit, we may collect information such as:

• Full name
• Organisation/company name
• Designation
• Email address
• Phone number
• City and State
• Industry or business category
• Registration or participation category
• Award nomination information
• Partnership, sponsorship or exhibition enquiries
• Payment and transaction status
• Communications sent to or received from you
• Information voluntarily provided through forms, emails, calls or meetings

We may also collect limited technical information when you use our website, including browser type, device information, IP address, referring source and website usage information.

Payment card, UPI or banking credentials are generally processed directly by the relevant payment service provider and are not stored by us unless specifically stated.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Process registrations and nominations
• Confirm participation and issue event-related communications
• Coordinate delegate, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor and partner participation
• Facilitate networking and B2B Connect opportunities
• Understand participant interests and improve event experience
• Send updates about the Summit, including agenda, speakers, venue and event information
• Respond to enquiries
• Process payments and refunds
• Conduct award evaluation and shortlisting
• Maintain event records
• Improve our website, marketing and communication activities
• Prevent misuse, fraud or security issues
• Meet legal, regulatory or contractual requirements

We process personal information with your consent or where otherwise permitted under applicable law.

Networking and Attendee Information

The Summit is designed to enable business networking and relevant stakeholder engagement.

Where clearly disclosed during registration or where you have provided consent, selected professional information such as your name, organisation, designation, industry and business profile may be included in attendee or networking information made available to relevant participants, sponsors, exhibitors or partners.

Your personal contact details such as mobile number or email address will only be shared where this has been appropriately disclosed, consented to, or is otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Sponsors, Partners and Service Providers

We may share necessary information with trusted organisations that assist us with:

• Event registration and technology
• Payment processing
• Email and communication services
• Venue and event operations
• B2B meeting coordination
• Award evaluation
• Marketing and communications
• Website hosting and analytics
• Professional advisers or service providers

Such information will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

We do not sell personal information as a standalone commercial database.

Photography, Video and Media Coverage

The Summit may be photographed, filmed or recorded.

By attending the Summit, you acknowledge that photographs or recordings containing your image may be captured as part of general event coverage and may be used for:

• Event documentation
• Website content
• Social media
• Press and media coverage
• Reports
• Future Summit communication and promotional material

Where an individual interview, testimonial or dedicated recording is conducted, separate permission may be obtained where appropriate.

Marketing Communications

If you register, nominate, enquire or otherwise engage with the Summit, we may send you communications relevant to your participation.

Where required, promotional communication will be sent based on your consent.

You may request to stop receiving non-essential marketing communication at any time by using an unsubscribe option, where available, or contacting us.

Operational communications relating to an active registration, transaction or event participation may still be sent where necessary.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including event administration, financial record-keeping, dispute resolution, legal compliance and legitimate business records.

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymise or archive it as appropriate.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse.

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices and Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may contact us to:

• Request information about your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information where applicable
• Withdraw consent for future processing
• Opt out of non-essential marketing communications
• Raise a grievance regarding how your information is handled

Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing that was lawfully carried out before withdrawal.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, payment gateways, social media services or partner websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. You should review their respective privacy policies before providing information.

Children

The Summit is primarily intended for business professionals, entrepreneurs, organisations and adult participants.

The website and registration services are not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, website or applicable law.

The updated version will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests or grievances, please contact:

Summentor Pro Sales & Marketing Consultants
5th Block, SPD Plaza, #52, 1st Floor
Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560034
Karnataka, India
Email: info@summentorpro.com