Privacy Policy

The International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum (IVECF) website collects and processes personal data in line with UNIDO standards, GDPR principles, and applicable international data protection practices. Personal information may be collected when users subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or submit forms, and may include names, contact details, organizational affiliations, and communication preferences; additionally, anonymized technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns may be gathered through cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and security. This information is used solely to manage communications, event participation, inquiries, user experience, security, and anonymized statistical analysis, and is shared only with official IVECF organizing partners or service providers who support website hosting, analytics, or registration systems, all of whom must adhere to appropriate data protection safeguards. The Website may use cookies for essential functions, performance, and analytics, and users may adjust browser settings to manage or disable them. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated or in accordance with UNIDO retention rules, and users may request access, correction, deletion, or withdrawal of consent when applicable. Data may be processed or stored in different jurisdictions, but UNIDO ensures that appropriate protective measures are implemented. The Website may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any modifications. For questions or data requests, users may contact IVECF or UNIDO through the designated communication channels provided on the Website.