Effective Date: August 1, 2025 iHORECA.Live, organizer of Cooktop to Tabletop (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us when using our website https://www.ihorecalive (“Website”) and participating in our events (“Event” or “Events”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information, and your rights under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and applicable U.S. privacy laws. 1. Information We Collect When you visit our Website or register for our Events, we may collect the following personal data: a. Information You Provide Directly Full name Email address Phone number Company name and position Billing information (handled by third-party payment processor) Preferences for meetings/matchmaking Any additional information you choose to provide (e.g., dietary restrictions, accessibility needs) b. Automatically Collected Data We may collect: IP address Browser type and version Device and operating system information Pages viewed and time spent on the Website Referring website or URL This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools. 2. How We Use Your Data We use your data to: Register you for the Event Facilitate matchmaking and one-on-one meeting scheduling Send you confirmations, updates, reminders, and event-related communications Issue invoices and process payments (via third-party providers) Respond to inquiries or support requests Improve the functionality and content of our Website Comply with legal obligations 3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance) For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds: Your consent (e.g., when opting in to receive updates) Contractual necessity (e.g., processing event registrations and payments) Legitimate interests (e.g., event organization and security) Legal obligations (e.g., for accounting and tax purposes) 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with: Third-party service providers (e.g., event tech platforms, payment processors, email service providers) who help us operate the Event and Website Other participants where necessary for matchmaking or pre-scheduled meetings Regulatory authorities if legally required Successors or partners in the event of a business merger or acquisition All third-party vendors are contractually obligated to protect your data. 5. International Data Transfers If you are accessing the Website from outside Singapore, your data may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions that may not have equivalent data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or vendor agreements) are in place for such transfers. 6. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: Access: Know what personal data we hold about you Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions) Restriction: Limit how we process your data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including marketing Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@ihoreca.live. We may require identity verification before responding. 7. Data Retention We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to: Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements Maintain business and customer service records (e.g., up to 6 years) When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data. 8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies to: Analyze website traffic Enhance user experience Remember your preferences You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. 9. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including: SSL encryption Access controls Secure third-party vendors Regular security audits However, no internet-based system is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute data security. 10. Third-Party Links Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their respective privacy policies. 11. Children’s Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly. 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically. 13. Contact Us For questions, concerns, or data access requests, please contact: contact@ihoreca.live