Privacy Policy

This Policy sets out how the personal data of users of the foodtechexpo.uz website (the “Website”) is processed and protected. It has been drawn up in accordance with Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ZRU-547 “On Personal Data” of July 2, 2019, and other legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

By using the Website and submitting data through its forms, the user confirms that they have read this Policy and agree to its terms.

The personal data operator is BMCA, the organizer of the international FOODTECH TASHKENT exhibition (the “Operator”).

The Operator’s contact details for personal data matters: email info@foodtechexpo.uz, phone +998 55 515 05 22.

Through the Website’s forms (exhibitor application, visitor registration, Buyer Program, partner and speaker applications, media accreditation, newsletter subscription), the Operator receives the data that users provide themselves: first and last name, job title, company name, country and city, email address, phone or WhatsApp number, company website, information about sectors of interest, purchase plans and timelines, talk topic and professional experience, media outlet name and type, as well as the text of the message.

When the Website is visited, technical data is processed automatically: IP address, browser and device information, cookies, pages viewed, referral source and UTM tags.

The Operator does not request special categories of personal data or biometric data through the Website.

Personal data is processed in order to review applications and communicate with users; register visitors and issue tickets; organize the participation of exhibitors, partners and speakers; accredit media representatives; match suppliers and arrange meetings within the B2B program; provide information about the exhibition and the business program (only with consent); and analyze and improve the Website.

Processing is based on the consent of the data subject, which the user gives by checking the relevant box before submitting a form.

Processing is also permitted where it is necessary to conclude or perform a contract with the data subject, including an exhibition participation contract, and in other cases provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Data from the Website’s forms is transferred to the Operator’s CRM system (Bitrix24), where it is handled by the Operator’s authorized employees.

The Operator takes the necessary legal, organizational and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, dissemination and destruction.

Personal data of citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan is collected, systematized and stored using information technologies in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including its requirements on where such data must be stored.

Personal data is stored for no longer than the purposes of processing require, or until the data subject withdraws consent, unless a longer period is established by law or by contract.

Once the purposes of processing have been achieved or consent has been withdrawn, the data is destroyed or anonymized.

The Operator does not sell personal data and does not disclose it to third parties, except as provided for by this Policy and by law.

To arrange B2B meetings, the Operator may share the name, job title, company name and the substance of the request with the program participant with whom a meeting is being arranged — only with the data subject’s consent, given at registration.

Data may be shared, under confidentiality obligations, with contractors that operate the Website and the CRM, and with government authorities in cases established by law.

Cross-border transfers of personal data are carried out only in the cases and in the manner provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The data subject has the right to receive information about the processing of their personal data; to demand that it be corrected, blocked or destroyed if it is incomplete, outdated, inaccurate or processed unlawfully; and to withdraw their consent to processing.

The data subject has the right to appeal against the Operator’s actions or inaction to the authorized state body for personal data or to a court.

To exercise your rights, send a request to info@foodtechexpo.uz.

The Website uses strictly necessary cookies, without which it cannot function properly, as well as analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Website.

Analytics data is processed in aggregate form using web analytics services. Users can disable or delete cookies in their browser settings; in that case, some Website features may not work properly.

The Operator may amend this Policy. The new version takes effect upon publication on the Website; the date of the latest update is shown at the top of this document.

Questions about this Policy and the processing of personal data: info@foodtechexpo.uz, +998 55 515 05 22.