1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from you, how we use that information, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

Who we are

Our website address is https://www.ifia.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in order to provide and improve our services to you. This includes:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through our website forms, event registrations, or communications with us.
• Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal data such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and browsing habits through cookies and other tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services and website functionality.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and event invitations.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To analyze and monitor the usage of our website to improve our offerings.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, property, or safety of IFIA, our users, and others.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent to our use of your personal information at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 7, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 7, we will delete such information from our records.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA)
Email: Info@ifia.com