Privacy Policy

Overview

World Trade Developers Inc. (“WTD”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is an international trade and business development organization. We connect businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, institutions, government representatives and global markets through trade development, investment facilitation, exhibitions, business events, delegations, consulting and membership opportunities.

By using our website, submitting an enquiry, registering for an event, applying for membership, subscribing to updates or using the WTD Member Portal, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information that you provide directly to us or that is generated through your use of our digital platforms.

How We Use Information

We use information only where it is relevant to providing, improving, administering or protecting WTD services and platforms. This may include:

• Responding to enquiries and providing requested information
• Processing membership applications, event registrations and business requests
• Managing member access, business profiles, networking requests and curated introductions
• Communicating event updates, membership updates, relevant opportunities and selected news
• Facilitating trade, investment, exhibition, delegation and partnership opportunities
• Maintaining website security, preventing fraud and resolving technical issues
• Improving our services, user experience, events, communications and market relevance
• Meeting applicable legal, regulatory, accounting and record-keeping obligations

Cookies, Analytics & Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to make pages work properly, remember preferences, understand website usage and improve the visitor experience. Cookies may be set by WTD or by trusted service providers that support website operations, analytics, forms, security or embedded content.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of certain pages, forms or portal features.

When We May Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information only where necessary for legitimate WTD activities, service delivery, legal obligations or with your direction.

• Service providers: trusted technology, hosting, communications, payment, event, analytics and support providers working on our behalf.
• Events and membership: relevant business details may be shared with event organizers, exhibitors, delegates, partners or members when you register, request an introduction, opt in, or where necessary to deliver the requested service.
• WTD-mediated introductions: where a networking request is approved, WTD may facilitate an introduction. Contact details should only be shared in line with the relevant request, consent or approved workflow.
• Legal and security reasons: where required by law, court order, governmental authority, or to protect rights, safety, property and platform security.
• Business transition: as part of a merger, reorganization or transfer of relevant organizational assets, subject to appropriate safeguards.

Security, Retention & International Processing

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including event administration, membership management, communications, legal obligations, dispute resolution and business records.

Because WTD operates across international markets, information may be processed or stored in Canada, the United States, Pakistan, Australia or other locations where our service providers, partners or systems operate. We take reasonable steps to use appropriate safeguards when information is handled across borders.

Your Privacy Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of or information about personal data held by WTD. You may also choose to unsubscribe from non-essential marketing communications using the unsubscribe option in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for business, professional, trade and event audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in connection with our services. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review the matter.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, technology or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.