Privacy Statement

Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting personal information and processing it lawfully, fairly, transparently, and securely. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you interact with our website, events, webinars, conferences, business activities, and related services.

1. What information do we collect?

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, event registration forms, business interactions, and related services, including your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, country or location, inquiry details, event registration and attendance information, and any other information you choose to provide for the relevant purpose.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information or any information that is not reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
The information collected through our website and event registration forms is not intended for the transmission of confidential, financial, health-related, or other special categories of personal information.

2. How do we use your information?

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests.
• Communicate with you regarding our services.
• Manage registrations for events, webinars, conferences, and related activities.
• Verify attendance and participation.
• Provide event-related communications.
• Maintain business records.
• Manage legitimate business and commercial relationships related to our services and events.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Protect our legal rights and legitimate business interests.

3. Do we share personal information?

We do not sell personal information. We may share personal information with:

• Service providers assisting with website hosting, communications, technology infrastructure, event management, and related support services.
• Legal authorities when required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or government request.
• Sponsors, customers, partners, vendors, exhibitors, or other organizations participating in or supporting events, registrations, business interactions, marketing activities, lead generation campaigns, and related services, where applicable and disclosed at the time of collection. Such sharing may include registration, attendance, participation, and lead information, so that these organizations may communicate with companies or individuals regarding products, services, business opportunities, or other information relevant to the purpose for which the information was collected.

Where personal information is shared with sponsors, customers, partners, vendors, exhibitors, or other organizations, such recipients may act as independent controllers of the information they receive and are responsible for their own privacy practices and compliance obligations.

4. How long do we retain personal information?

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, administer events and business activities, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal obligations, and protect our legitimate business interests. When personal information is no longer required for these purposes, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

5. How do we protect personal information?

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to safeguard personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, modification, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Do we transfer information internationally?

Personal information may be processed, stored, or accessed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate. Where required by applicable law, we take reasonable steps to implement appropriate safeguards designed to protect personal information transferred across jurisdictions.

By providing personal information, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred across national borders and processed in accordance with this Privacy Statement and applicable laws.

7. California Trap and Trace Disclosure

In accordance with California Invasion of Privacy Act (Cal. Penal Code § 638.51), we do not use any technology that qualifies as a trap and trace device without obtaining your prior consent. Any tracking technologies used on our website are disclosed in our Cookies Policy and activated only upon user opt-in. We do not share such data with third parties unless explicitly authorized or required by law.

8. What are your privacy rights?

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information You have the right to:

• Know, update, and rectify your data.
• Request deletion of your data or revocation of authorization.
• Request proof of the authorization granted.
• Be informed about the use of your data.
• Access a copy of your data.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@bpods.com

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us.
We are not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices, or policies of such third parties. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party website they visit before providing personal information.

10. What happens if you choose not to provide information?

You are not required to provide personal information to us. However, if you choose not to provide information requested through our website, registration forms, or other communications, we may be unable to respond to your inquiry, provide requested services, process registrations, or facilitate participation in events.

11. Changes to this Privacy Statement

Any changes will be posted on this page. In the event of substantial changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on the website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
privacy@bpods.com
BPOD LLC.
7620 NW 25th Street, Unit 8,
Miami, FL 33122, USA

13. Do we make automated decisions?

We do not make automated decisions that produce legal or significant effects without human intervention.

14. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately to take appropriate steps to delete this data.

15. How do we use cookies?

We use cookies necessary for the performance of the site, and others for analytics and advertising. You can manage your preferences from the Settings Banner. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Statement, along with any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree that any legal action or proceeding related to our Privacy Policy, this Statement or our data practices shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. You hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue or forum non conveniens.

We are committed to complying with applicable data privacy laws across jurisdictions, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and similar state privacy laws, to the extent such laws apply to our operations and data practices. This clause shall not be interpreted as a waiver of our jurisdictional rights or an admission of liability under any specific state law outside Florida.