thegeekconf is proudly hosted and organized by GeekyAnts India Pvt. Ltd. ("GeekyAnts", "we", "us", or "our"). At GeekyAnts, we recognize the importance of your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information entrusted to us by participants, speakers, sponsors, and partners ("you" or "your") who engage with the conference.
Our aim is to ensure that your experience with thegeekconf remains safe, transparent, and respectful of your rights. This Policy sets out the types of personal information we may collect, the reasons for which we collect it, how we use it, and the measures we take to keep it secure.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before submitting any personal information. By accessing thegeekconf website, subscribing to updates, or otherwise communicating with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Policy. Please note that if you choose not to provide the personal information we request, you may not be able to access certain features of the platform or fully avail our services, and we may be unable to respond to specific queries you raise.
This Privacy Policy applies to thegeekconf's websites, microsites, registration flows, forms, email/phone communications, and on-site registration managed by GeekyAnts. It does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that we do not control, which are governed by their own privacy terms.
Our services at thegeekconf are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, please do not use the platform, registration forms, or submit any personal information. Participants under 18 may write to us at [email protected] to evaluate and with the consent of parents/legal guardians can attend the conference after gaining approval from us. Please read this Privacy Policy together with our Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct.
When you visit, register, access or engage with thegeekconf, we may collect the following types of information:
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information like health details unless you voluntarily provide it in specific contexts.
The information we collect is used to:
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us recognize you, remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience, while also serving different functions depending on their type. When you use thegeekconf website, we may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and ensure the smooth operation of our platform.
1. Own Cookies:
These cookies are placed by thegeekconf to ensure the website functions properly. They help remember your login details, keep your session active, and maintain basic site security. Own cookies may include:
Without these cookies, certain features of the website may not work as intended.
2. Performance and Security Cookies:
We use cookies to improve the performance and security of our platform, monitor traffic, and detect any technical issues.
3. Analytics Cookies:
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather statistical information, including the number of visitors, pages visited, time spent on our platform, browser type, and operating system.
The data collected through these tools is aggregated. Where possible, information collected through these cookies are anonymised (for example, by truncating IP addresses) and combined with data from other users to generate aggregated statistics that do not personally identify you.
The use of Google Analytics involves cookies placed by Google LLC, which may also use other tracking technologies. For more details, please visit Google Analytics.
You may opt out of Google Analytics by following the instructions available at Google Opt-Out Tool.
4. Third Parties Cookies:
Our platform may also integrate services provided by third parties (such as video hosting, or social media embeds). These third-party providers may place or read cookies in your browser. thegeekconf does not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third parties' privacy or cookie policies.
5. Marketing Cookies (if applicable):
We currently do not use marketing cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this Policy accordingly.
You have the ability to manage cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Depending on your preferences, you can block cookies, allow them selectively, or receive alerts before a cookie is stored. Please note that turning off cookies may limit your experience and prevent some parts of the platform from working properly.
We take the protection of your personal information seriously. thegeekconf employs industry-standard technical and organizational measures, including encryption and restricted access, to protect data transmissions and safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
In the event of any breach of security leading to accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law. Such notifications may be delivered via email or through other appropriate channels, consistent with (i) the legitimate needs of law enforcement or (ii) any measures necessary to determine the scope of the breach and restore the integrity of our systems.
We retain your information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Certain records may be retained longer if legally necessary or for resolving disputes. Any information used purely for analysis or reporting is handled in a de-identified form, without linking it back to you.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share limited personal data in the following circumstances:
Legal and Compliance Requirements:
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or if such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure the safety and security of our users and operations.
Internal Transfers:
We may transfer your personal information within the GeekyAnts group or its affiliates for operational or administrative purposes, subject to the same level of protection as described in this Policy.
Business Transfers:
In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information relevant to thegeekconf may form part of the transferred assets, subject to continued protection consistent with this Policy.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, GeekyAnts, including its directors, employees, and affiliates, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or special damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of goodwill, arising out of or relating to your participation in thegeekconf or your use of any related platforms, websites, or communication channels.
For direct damages, to the extent such liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, GeekyAnts' total liability to you shall be limited solely to proven damages directly and solely attributable to GeekyAnts' breach of this Privacy Policy, and in any case shall not exceed INR 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh only), regardless of the cause of action or theory of liability.
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be communicated to you through appropriate channels. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Policy shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually appointed by the Parties. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Bangalore, India and the proceedings shall be conducted in English.
Subject to the foregoing, the courts at Bangalore, Karnataka, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matters arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or grievances regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].