1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you:

• Subscribe to newsletters
• Register for events or webinars
• Submit business listings
• Contact us
• Apply for partnerships or opportunities
• Create accounts (if applicable)

We may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organisation/company name
• Job title
• Country and location
• Billing information (if payments apply)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Platform, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device type and operating system
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources
• Cookies and tracking data

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Social media platforms
• Event partners
• Sponsors
• Analytics providers

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal data to:

• Provide and improve the Platform
• Deliver newsletters and content
• Manage events and registrations
• Display business listings
• Process payments (if applicable)
• Communicate with users
• Respond to enquiries
• Conduct analytics and research
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (WHERE APPLICABLE)

Depending on jurisdiction, we rely on:

• Consent (e.g., newsletters)
• Contractual necessity (event registrations)
• Legitimate interests (platform improvement, security)
• Legal obligations

4. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand website performance
• Improve user experience
• Deliver relevant content
• Track analytics

You can control cookies via browser settings.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share information with:

• Service providers (email tools, hosting, analytics)
• Event partners and sponsors (where relevant)
• Legal authorities if required
• Professional advisers

All third parties must protect your data.

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As a global platform, your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purpose collected
• Meet legal requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain business records

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

To exercise rights, contact us.

9. DATA SECURITY

We use technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Platform is not intended for children under 18 years. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked on our Platform.

12. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link.

13. EVENTS & MEDIA

Photos and videos may be captured at AAN events. By attending, you may appear in media used for promotional purposes unless you notify us in advance.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Platform indicates acceptance of updates.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION