Privacy Policy

Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA)
Franchise Exhibitions & Business Events

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA). We organize franchise exhibitions, business expos, conferences, and related industry events that connect entrepreneurs with franchise opportunities.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our events.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect the following when you register or inquire:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Company or franchise name
  • Job title or business role
  • Industry
  • City and province
  • Event registration details
  • Franchise or business interests

B. Event Participation Data

For franchise exhibitions and related events, we may also collect:

  • Booth or exhibitor details
  • Ticket or badge information
  • Attendance and check-in records (including QR scan data)
  • Lead generation data (e.g., form submissions or booth visits)

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited
  • Basic website usage analytics

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your information for the following purposes:

  • To process event registrations and participation
  • To manage ticketing, badges, and attendance
  • To send event updates, reminders, and announcements
  • To connect attendees with exhibitors based on consent
  • To improve our events, services, and website experience
  • To analyze event performance and attendance trends

4. Legal Basis & Consent

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent when submitting forms or registrations
  • Legitimate interest in organizing franchise events
  • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Protection

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data, including access controls, secure systems, and restricted data access.

While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve website performance, analyze traffic and user behavior, and enhance user experience.

We may use both essential and non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies help us understand how users interact with the website and improve our services.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information only with:

  • Authorized staff and event organizers
  • Technology providers supporting our systems
  • Payment or registration platforms (if applicable)
  • Venue or technical partners during events

We may also share limited exhibitor-related information only with your consent, such as when you interact with booths or scan QR codes.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • Event operations
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Business record-keeping

After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Subject Rights

Under applicable data privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for processing
  • Request information on how your data is used

To exercise these rights, contact us below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions or data privacy concerns, contact:

Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA)
📧 fifaexpos@gmail.com
📞 +63 917-860-9329