Privacy Policy

GATE (GCCI Annual Trade Expo)

GATE, also known as the GCCI Annual Trade Expo (“GATE”, “we”, “our”, “us”), is organised and operated by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of all users accessing our website, including visitors, exhibitors, speakers, partners, and delegates.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, shared, and protected when you use the GATE website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal and business information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Company or organisation name
  • Job title / designation
  • Office or billing address
  • GST and other business registration details
  • Identity or supporting documents submitted for verification
  • Payment-related information (processed via secure third-party gateways)
  • Any other information voluntarily submitted through forms, registrations, applications, or uploads

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected by GATE may be used for:

  • Visitor, exhibitor, speaker, or partner registrations
  • Stall bookings and participation management
  • Processing payments, invoices, and confirmations
  • Sending event-related communications, updates, and notifications
  • Email newsletters and promotional communications related to GATE
  • Responding to enquiries and support requests
  • Internal reporting, analytics, and event improvement
  • Compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The GATE website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
  • Support advertising and remarketing campaigns

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information with trusted third parties strictly where necessary, including:

  • Payment gateway providers for secure transaction processing
  • Email communication and marketing platforms
  • CRM and lead management systems
  • Technology and service providers supporting website operations
  • Government or regulatory authorities when required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

Personal information is retained indefinitely, unless a user requests deletion or unless retention or deletion is required by applicable law, regulation, or legal proceedings.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or loss. While we strive to protect data, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. User Rights

Users may request to:

  • Access their personal information
  • Correct or update inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal or regulatory requirements

Requests can be made by contacting us at the details provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. GCCI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites, and users are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

GCCI reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions or requests relating to privacy or personal data, please contact:

Email: INQUIRY@GCCIGATE.COM
Organisation: Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)

GDPR Privacy Notice

(For International Users)

This section applies to users accessing the GATE website from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where users voluntarily provide information
  • Contractual necessity – to process registrations, bookings, and payments
  • Legitimate interests – for communication, analytics, and operational improvement
  • Legal obligation – where required under applicable laws

International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in India or other jurisdictions where GCCI or its service providers operate. Appropriate safeguards are implemented where required.

GDPR Rights

Eligible users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted to:
📧 INQUIRY@GCCIGATE.COM