Policy on the collection, use, storage, and processing of personal data

1. Data processed

Within the scope of this Policy, the User’s personal information includes: 1.1 Personal information that the User provides about themselves when completing and submitting application forms, subscribing to updates, or using the Services. 1.2 Data automatically transmitted to the Website’s services during use via software installed on the User’s device (IP address, cookie files, browser data, date and time of access). 1.3 This Privacy Policy applies only to the toonexpo.com Website. The Website does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites that the User may visit through links available on the Website. During your registration and participation in TOON EXPO, we collect and process the following categories of personal data.

• Basic information (required for registration): first name, last name, email address, phone number, date of birth.
• Additional contact details: country, city.
• Professional information: company / organization, position / role, industry / sector, and similar.
• Technical data: IP addresses, device data, browser type, and usage patterns automatically collected when you use our website.
• Feedback data: information voluntarily provided through inquiries and feedback forms.
• App usage data: when using the official TOON EXPO mobile application, we may collect data about your interaction with the app (features used, session duration, preferences, accessible content). This may also include technical data (for example, advertising identifiers and error logs).

2. Purposes of data processing and related actions

2.1 Event management: enabling your registration, coordinating logistics, providing updates and messages, and addressing security matters. 2.2 Optimizing event engagement: tracking participation and interactions to improve the TOON EXPO experience. 2.3 Analytics: creating anonymous statistics for internal analysis to improve future events. 2.4 Application features and personalization: providing, personalizing, and improving TOON EXPO mobile application features (personalized schedules, networking tools, and similar). 2.5 Identifying visitors’ needs and interests and providing relevant offers: processing visitors’ personal data to identify their needs and interests, to provide matching information and offers regarding goods and services, and to ensure effective communication with TOON EXPO partner organizations. By reviewing this Policy and making the relevant “I agree” mark during registration, the User consents to the processing of personal data for these purposes and to its transfer to TOON EXPO partner organizations in the manner and under the conditions set out in clause 5.1 of this Policy.

3. Legal bases for processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases. 3.1 Legitimate interests: ensuring uninterrupted TOON EXPO operations and improving the participant experience. 3.2 Legal compliance: personal data is processed in accordance with the requirements of applicable legal norms and legislative acts and the principles they establish, including, but not limited to, the RA Law “On Protection of Personal Data”.

4. Data retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes stated in this policy. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Transfer of personal data

5.1 Partner and/or participating companies. To properly achieve the purposes set out in Section 2 of this Policy, your personal data may be transferred to TOON EXPO partner and/or participating companies (for processing, including, but not limited to, use and contacting Users through them, including by phone calls, email notifications and messages (SMS), and other means of communication, in order to deliver information to Users). The full list of these companies is available in the relevant section of the website. 5.2 Legal compliance. Data may be provided to law-enforcement or regulatory authorities in cases established by law. 5.3 Business transfer. In the event of a merger or sale, data may be transferred to the new organization.

6. Your rights

In connection with the processing of your personal data, you have the right to:

• Obtain information at any time about your personal data and the processes of its processing;
• Request at any time that your personal data be rectified, blocked, or destroyed if it is incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated;
• Request at any time that the processing of your personal data be restricted;
• Withdraw your consent at any time;
• Exercise other rights related to data processing provided by law.

To exercise the rights set out above, please contact us using the contact details listed on the website or write to us at info@bigprojects.am. If a deletion (destruction) or withdrawal request is submitted, your data will be deleted within 3 (three) business days after receipt of the request without any consequences.

7. Changes to the policy

We reserve the right to change this policy at any time. You will be notified of material changes through the website.

8. Use of cookie files

We use cookies to improve website performance, analyze usage trends, and personalize advertising.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact: “Big Projects” LLC Address: Yerevan, Sarmeni 2/1 Email: info@bigprojects.am Phone: (+374) 44 533521