Privacy policy

Introduction

This is the Privacy Policy and Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) of WaneGlobal. This Privacy Policy was last updated in May 2022.

WaneGlobal understands the importance of your privacy. WaneGlobal makes every effort to protect your privacy and the confidentiality of the personal information you may provide to it, in particular by accessing and using the documents appearing on the WaneGlobal.com site (the “Site”), including its subscription pages or other Internet sites or applications displaying a link to this Privacy Policy. In addition, information you provide to WaneGlobal in response to a request for information by e-mail or by any other WaneGlobal communication method, or through the WaneGlobal job application processes, will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

WaneGlobal may, at its sole discretion, modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. To ensure that you are informed of the information we collect and how we use it, any material changes to our policy will be posted on this page. The Site may contain links to external sites that are not subject to this Privacy Policy. WaneGlobal assumes no responsibility for the privacy practices of any third party site to which we provide a link. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites before sending information through them.

Your acceptance of this Privacy Policy

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By browsing our website and giving your express consent when requested (for example, when you submit your application), you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy.

The information we collect and how we use it

What type of information do we collect?

WaneGlobal collects information from you when you create your account on the Site, request copies of publications, subscribe to newsletters and press releases sent by e-mail, search for additional information about our services or job offers, search databases, or register for conferences and other events sponsored by WaneGlobal. If you do not provide this information, you will not be able to create an account on the Site, request copies of publications, subscribe to newsletters and press releases sent by e-mail, or seek additional information about our services or job offers.

The personal data we collect includes, but is not limited to: names, addresses, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, unique personal identifiers, financial information, areas of interest and/or demographic data.

In addition, we sometimes aggregate demographic information as well as data on the type of systems and browsers of users. WaneGlobal may also conduct surveys of users on the Internet or use certain technologies to provide WaneGlobal with information in several areas, such as the identity of users, their viewing habits, the success or otherwise of their searches, the relevance of the Site’s content to users’ needs, etc.

How do we use personal data?

Our purpose and our use of your personal data will depend on your use of the Site and the personal information provided. We process your personal data:

in order to preserve the legitimate interests pursued by the WaneGlobal. This includes the fact that:
- Inform you of updates to the service and products and services offered by WaneGlobal that may be of interest to you, including any information regarding publications or events
- Personalize your experience on the Site with relevant WaneGlobal information
- Promote our understanding of the profile of Site users, identify their areas of interest and verify that the Site is well designed to work with the computer settings of most of our visitors
- Measure and improve the effectiveness of WaneGlobal marketing programs on different channelsImprove the content of our site and navigation
on the basis of your consent. Insofar as you have consented to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes (for example, for your application form for a position at WaneGlobal), the legality of such processing is based on your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
in order to comply with a legal obligation. This includes measures to combat fraud and money laundering, as well as requests for information on social security and taxation

We will not sell, share, rent or make available any of your personal data to third parties, except to those who provide services on our behalf and who need access to information in connection with these services. These third parties will only process this information within the framework and limits allocated to WaneGlobal itself for the processing of the said data. In addition, WaneGlobal may disclose your contact information in response to requests from bona fide holders of intellectual property rights in the event of alleged infringement, or infringement of any intellectual property rights arising from information you have published on the Site or otherwise provided to WaneGlobal.

How we may share information about you

Third parties with whom we may share personal data in order to enable us to offer you products and services, and to administer our website include:

our subsidiaries or affiliates;
our advisors;
our third party service providers who process the data on our behalf to perform some of our internal operations, such as e-mail distribution, IT services and marketing or event services;
our business partners for publications and events jointly organized by WaneGlobal and themselves;
law enforcement agencies, in order to comply with any legal obligation or judicial decision.

As WaneGlobal is an international organization, we are required to transfer the personal data collected on the Site or by other means to all our companies, in order to enable us to carry out our activities efficiently. This also includes third parties located in different countries around the world, including outside the United States. This may involve the transfer of your personal data to various countries around the world, such as European countries, which have different laws on the protection of personal data. We enter into these agreements or make these transfers only to countries where we are satisfied that adequate levels of protection are in place to protect the information held in that country. In addition, the Site is accessible and searchable worldwide, including in countries where there are no laws regulating the use and transfer of personal information. By using the Site, sending information via the Site or sending personal data to WaneGlobal by any other means, you expressly consent to such international transfers and to the hosting of such information in such countries and by such third parties.

The storage of your personal data

WaneGlobal keeps your personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose for which they were collected. We may retain your personal data for longer if it is the subject of a legal request or if it may concern a future dispute.

Marketing

If, at any time, you no longer wish to receive communications from us, in any form or in any form, you may unsubscribe from such communications by using the link provided in each email we send you. When you subscribe to the WaneGlobal electronic newsletters, you have the option of selecting the promotions, news and information you wish to receive at the time of subscription, and you will then have the option to unsubscribe from said communications.

Cookies and other tracking technologies

WaneGlobal may use cookies on this Site and in its communications to keep track of your visit to the Site and communications with you. A “cookie” is a small data file that is sent from a web server to your browser and then saved on your computer’s hard drive. Other tracking technologies work in a similar way to cookies and place a small data file on your devices to track your activity on our website and allow us to collect information about your use of our Site and services. Most Internet browsers allow you to delete cookies from your hard drive, block all cookies or receive a warning message before a cookie is stored on your computer. Please consult your browser instructions or visit https://www.aboutcookies.org for more information. Once you have given your consent to the use of cookies, we will set a cookie on your computer or device to store it for the next time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting our cookies via your web browser settings. Please note that you may not be able to access certain sections or features of the Site if your browser does not accept cookies.

Security processes

WaneGlobal has implemented appropriate operational and technological security processes designed to prevent the loss, misuse, alteration or destruction of personally identifiable information. Only authorized employees and service providers will have access to the data you provide to us, and only if necessary. Every employee or service provider who has access to personal data is required to keep it confidential. Although we take protective measures for your personal data that are generally considered to be industry standards, WaneGlobal cannot guarantee that your personal data will not become accessible to unauthorized persons. WaneGlobal shall not be held liable for any action resulting from a security breach when the information is transmitted over the Internet or a public computer network.

Links to other websites

This website contains links to other websites not managed by WaneGlobal.

WaneGlobal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites other than those of WaneGlobal linked to this Site. We are not responsible for the protection and privacy of the information you provide when you visit other websites or sites not governed by our Privacy Policy. We cannot control the content or security of such sites. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage suffered by a user who visits these websites. The presence of any link whatsoever does not constitute and should not be considered as an endorsement by us of this other website.

Compliance with the law

WaneGlobal complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding confidentiality. WaneGlobal may be required to provide a user’s or client’s personal information to judicial authorities if a subpoena or other administrative or legal order is presented to it, or when the laws, rules and regulations of a country, nation, state or other applicable jurisdiction so require or permit. In addition, in the event of a breach of the general terms and conditions of use of this Site or restrictions on the use of content provided on or through the Site, we may disclose the personal information of the user concerned to our affected business partners or to judicial authorities.

Children

WaneGlobal understands the importance of protecting children’s privacy, especially in their online interactions. This Site is not intended for persons under the age of 18 and does not intentionally target or solicit them.

Use of WaneGlobal websites

Access to and use of the Site is subject to this Privacy Policy and certain other terms and conditions contained in our General Terms and Conditions of Use.

Terms of use

Thank you for visiting the WaneGlobal website. By accessing this website (the "Website"), you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth on this page (the "Terms of Use"). Please read them carefully.

Use the website appropriately

Use our Website in the manner in which it is intended to be used. In other words, do not attempt to interfere with its security features, prevent others from accessing it, or damage or vandalize the information it contains.

Everything on our website is protected by copyright law. Accessing and viewing the content we provide does not give you any ownership or rights in it. This means that you may not use the content you find on our website in any way unless you obtain written permission from the person who owns it, which in most cases is WaneGlobal. This includes logos, graphics and images, as well as any text on the website or in a file we provide on the website.

If you would like to request permission to use any element of our website, you may contact us at info@waneglobal.com. We will do our best to respond promptly to your request. If the content you wish to use belongs to someone else, we will inform you of that as well.

Website content

Most of the content on the website is owned by WaneGlobal. However, some of the content we provide may come from other sources. Content on our website that is not provided by WaneGlobal is the sole responsibility of the person or group that provided the content. If you are unsure whether a specific piece of content is provided by WaneGlobal or by another party, contact us and we will let you know.

When we provide you with non-WaneGlobal content, either on our website or in a link to another non-WaneGlobal website, it is because we wanted to provide you with information that may be relevant to your interests in WaneGlobal. This does not mean that the opinions expressed in this content are those of WaneGlobal. Similarly, if we refer to a company, product or service that is not provided by WaneGlobal on our website, it is for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement or recommendation by WaneGlobal.

Limitation of our liability

We provide the Website to you on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties as to the operation of the Website, its availability or the ability to obtain results from the Website. Similarly, none of the third parties who provide content to the website make any warranty as to its operation, availability or the results you may obtain from it.

Any responsibility for the quality and performance of the website, or the accuracy or completeness of the website content, rests with you. We are not responsible for any acts or damages that result from your use of the website in any way. We are not responsible for any acts or damages that result from your inability to use the website in any way. Similarly, none of the third parties who provide content to the website are liable for any acts or damages resulting from your use or inability to use the website.

If you violate the Terms of Use and another person or entity brings a claim against WaneGlobal, its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, owners, agents, information providers, or copyright holders (together, the "WaneGlobal Parties") as a result of your violation, you are responsible for indemnifying, defending, and holding harmless the WaneGlobal Parties from and against such claim.

About these terms of use

By using the Website, you agree to the Terms of Use on this page. If you do not agree with these terms of use, do not use the website.

We may change these terms of use from time to time, so please check this page regularly.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the website at any time, for any reason, without notice or liability to us. If you violate any of the Terms of Use and we do not act immediately, it does not mean that we condone your behavior or agree not to act in the future.

In the event of a dispute between you and WaneGlobal regarding or relating to the Terms of Use, the laws of the United Arab Emirates (and, if applicable, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi) will apply to the dispute. In the event of a dispute, the dispute shall be resolved in the civil courts of Abu Dhabi. Of course, if you break the law by attempting to tamper with or disrupt the Website, this matter will be handled by law enforcement and criminal courts.

If you have any questions about the Terms of Use, please contact us here and we will respond as soon as possible.