Aqaba International Exhibition Center · 9–12 September 2026 · Aqaba, Jordan
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Data Controller: 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences, Amman, Jordan — the organizer of ABOFA 2026.
Co-Controllers: Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), Aqaba, Jordan (Host Partner) and Fira de Barcelona, Spain (International Partner) may process certain categories of data in their respective capacities.
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed in connection with ABOFA 2026, including through our website, event registration platform, mobile application (Aqaba Blue – ABOFA), and on-site operations.
We collect the following categories of personal data:
| Category | Examples | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Full name, job title, professional designation | Yes |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number, country | Yes |
| Professional Data | Company name, industry sector, LinkedIn profile | Yes |
| Payment Data | Billing address, transaction reference (card data not stored) | Where applicable |
| Participation Data | Sessions attended, meetings booked, app activity | No (auto-collected) |
| Media | Photos and videos captured during the event | No (with consent opt-out) |
| Technical Data | IP address, device type, browser, app usage logs | No (auto-collected) |
| Communications | Emails, messages, support requests sent to us | No (when you contact us) |
We do not collect sensitive data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, or biometric data.
We collect personal data through the following means:
We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Processing your event registration and access credentials | Contract performance |
| Managing payments and issuing invoices | Contract performance / Legal obligation |
| Sending event updates, schedule changes, and logistics information | Contract performance |
| Providing the mobile app and event networking features | Contract performance |
| Facilitating B2B meetings and matchmaking between attendees | Legitimate interest |
| Sending post-event surveys and feedback requests | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing communications about future ABOFA events | Consent (opt-in) |
| Producing event highlights, photos, and promotional content | Legitimate interest (with opt-out) |
| Complying with legal and regulatory requirements | Legal obligation |
| Improving our services and event experience | Legitimate interest |
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with the following categories of recipients:
All third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements and are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy:
After the applicable retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@abofa.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Please note that some rights may be limited where we have legitimate grounds or legal obligations to retain data.
Our website and mobile application use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. The types of cookies we use include:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our in-app cookie preferences. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect your event registration or access.
ABOFA 2026 is a professional B2B event. Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. Please contact us at privacy@abofa.com if you believe we may have such data.
As an international event with participants from across MENA, Europe, and beyond, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. This includes transfers to:
All international transfers are made with appropriate safeguards in place, including standard contractual clauses and data processing agreements, to ensure your data receives adequate protection.
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
In the event of a data breach that poses a high risk to your rights, we will notify affected individuals without undue delay and take all necessary steps to contain and remediate the breach.
For all privacy-related inquiries, data subject requests, or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Protection team:
Data Protection — ABOFA 2026
All privacy requests are handled within 30 days. Sensitive requests may require identity verification.