Introduction
This Privacy Notice (“Notice”) outlines how TravTalk Middle East website (the “Website”), a digital publication operated by DDP Group collects, uses, and protects your personal data whenever you interact with any TravTalk brand, product, service, event, or website, whether online or offline.
TravTalk Middle East, the Data Controller for the purposes of applicable data protection laws, is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy rights. We may use your personal data for the purposes described in this Notice or for any additional purposes that we shall inform at the time of data collection.
This Notice is governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, together with any implementing regulations, as well as other applicable laws.
In this Privacy Notice, references to:
- “We”, “us”, or “our” refer to TravTalk Middle East as the legal entity responsible for processing your personal data.
- References to “you” or “your” refer to the individuals whose personal data is being processed.
- “Personal Data” means any information that identifies you or can be used to identify you, directly or indirectly including but not limited to your name, date of birth, age, gender, nationality, passport or identification details, marital status, signature, and country of residence.
- “Processing” refers to any activity performed on your Personal Data, including collecting, recording, storing, using, sharing, or deleting it.
Scope of This Notice
This Notice applies to all personal data processing whenever you interact with TravTalk Middle East, including, but not limited to:
- Our websites and online platforms
- Customer service and support channels
- Marketing activities, events, and newsletter subscriptions
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect certain types of Personal Data about you in a variety of ways, depending on your interactions with us online and offline, as described further below.
Contact Details: Information that enables us to communicate with you, including your physical address, email address, and telephone number.
Identification Data: Information that verifies your identity, such as your full name, title, and copies of identification documents (where applicable).
Sensitive Data: Personal data including family details, ethnic origin, political or philosophical opinions, religious beliefs, criminal records, biometric data, and information relating to an individual’s physical, psychological, mental, genetic, or sexual health.
Account Data: Security-related information (e.g., usernames, passwords, authentication methods), service-related details (e.g., registrations, subscriptions), and billing information (where applicable).
User-generated Content: Information you provide when engaging in community forums or submitting content, including comments, usernames, and profile images.
Geolocation Data: Location data associated with your device.
Web Data: Data collected via our websites, such as cookies, IP addresses, device identifiers, social media profiles, and interaction records.
Financial Data: Personal data related to payments, where applicable.
Why and How We Use Your Personal Data
Description of Processing |
Category of Personal Data |
Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Registration for newsletters, publications, conferences, or events | Contact Details, Identification Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data, Financial Data |
Consent, Performance of Contract |
| Event and conference registrations | Contact Details, Identification Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data, Financial Data |
Consent, Performance of Contract |
| Handling enquiries, feedback, and communications | Contact Details, Identification Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data |
Consent |
| Service quality monitoring, surveys, and complaints management | Contact Details, Identification Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data |
Consent, Legitimate Interest |
| Marketing and analytics activities | Contact Details, Identification Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data |
Consent, Performance of Contract |
| Legal compliance and claims | Contact Details, Identification Data, Sensitive Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data |
Legal Obligation |
| Accounting, administration, and auditing | Contact Details, Identification Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data, Financial Data |
Performance of Contract, Legal Obligation |
| Safety and security of premises and events | Identification Data | Protection of vital interests |
| News gathering and publishing | Contact Details, Identification Data, Account Data, User-generated Content, Geolocation Data, Web Data, Sensitive Data, Financial Data |
Public Interest (Journalistic Freedom), Legitimate Interest, Consent |
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of:
- Consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Protection of vital interests
- Legitimate interests
- Public Interest (Journalistic Freedom, Legitimate Interest, Consent)
Sharing Your Personal Data
Internally
Personal data may be shared within TravTalk Middle East and its affiliated entities for operational purposes.
Externally
We may share personal data with:
- Event partners, sponsors, judges, trainers, and organisers
- Media production partners and contributors
- Freelancers and external contributors for editorial and event execution
- Service providers supporting technology, hosting, storage, analytics, and communications
Only necessary data is shared, subject to appropriate safeguards.
Advertisers and Marketing Partners
We and our advertising partners may use cookies to deliver tailored advertising. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for details.
Marketing, Security, and Analytics Partners
We may share personal data with third-party partners supporting marketing, security, and analytics.
Sharing Under Special Circumstances
We may share personal data:
- With government or regulatory authorities where required by law
- To establish or defend legal rights
- In connection with a business transfer or restructuring
- With successors in title
- With parties receiving transferred contractual rights
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred outside your country of residence where required for business operations. Appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
For further information, please contact: talk@ddppl.com
How We Secure Your Personal Data
We implement technical and organisational measures including access controls, encryption, and confidentiality obligations. Access is limited to authorised personnel only.
We also conduct vetting of suppliers and require appropriate safeguards when personal data is shared.
Retention of Personal Data
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes or legal requirements. Thereafter, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Privacy Rights
You may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct or delete your data
- Restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
Requests may be sent to: talk@ddppl.com
Marketing Communications
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. Operational or service messages may still be sent where necessary.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to improve functionality, analyse usage, and deliver relevant advertising. Full details are available in our Cookie Policy.
Special Personal Data Categories
Sensitive Personal Data is processed only where necessary, with enhanced safeguards and explicit consent or where permitted by law, including lawful journalistic activities.
Processing Personal Data From Minors
Our platforms are not directed towards children under 18. We do not knowingly collect minors’ data without parental consent, except in limited circumstances such as events or lawful news gathering, subject to applicable safeguards.
Automated Decision Making / Profiling
Where profiling is used, explicit consent is obtained and appropriate assessments conducted. You may object using the contact details below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Notice, please contact:
TravTalk Middle East
Email: talk@ddppl.com
Updates to This Notice
This Notice may be updated periodically. We reserve the right to amend it at any time. Please revisit this page regularly for updates.
