Welcome to Bitumen Forum (https://bitumenforum.org/). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

• Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and phone number, that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an event, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

• Usage Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you view.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help customize the site and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website.
• To communicate with you, including sending you updates, promotional materials, and other information you request.
• To analyze and understand how our website is used to improve our services.
• To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests.
• To protect the security of our website and prevent fraud.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and Update: Access the personal information we hold about you and correct or update it if necessary.

• Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us directly.

• Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to certain exceptions.

5. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@bitumenforum.org

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