Last Updated: July 14, 2026
Business Ground Group, the organizer of Beauty Iraq 2026 (“we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information when you interact with our website beautyiraq.iq, register for Beauty Iraq 2026, use our official event digital tools, or engage with our services, including event-related activities such as exhibitions, scientific conferences, B2B matchmaking, and networking.
By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described herein, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Iraq’s Law No. 6 of 2017 on IT Crimes. This policy is designed to provide robust legal protection for all stakeholders in the beauty, aesthetics, skincare, dermatology, and wellness industries.
Definitions
For clarity, the following terms are used in this Privacy Policy:
- Personal Information: Any information that can identify you, directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, phone number, or organization details.
- Usage Data: Automatically collected information about your interactions with our services, such as your IP address, browser type, or pages visited.
- Data Controller: Business Ground Group, responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal information.
- Data Processor: Third-party service providers processing personal information on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Services: Our website, event registration, B2B matchmaking platform (Beauty Connect), exhibitions, scientific congresses (REACH Congress), and related activities for Beauty Iraq 2026.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to deliver our services and enhance your experience at Beauty Iraq 2026. The categories include:
1. Personal Information Provided by You:
- Registration Details: When registering as a trade visitor, delegate, clinician, aesthetic professional, student, exhibitor, sponsor, or speaker, we collect your full name, email address, phone number, job title/specialization, clinic or company name, billing address, and payment information.
- Event Preferences: Information such as scientific session selections, workshop requests, dietary requirements, accessibility needs, or visa support requests submitted via our forms.
- Contact Form Submissions: Messages or inquiries submitted through our Contact Us form, including your professional establishment type (e.g., Aesthetic Clinic, Dermatology Center, Salon, Distributor, Supplier) and message content.
- Sponsorship/Exhibitor Materials: Branding assets (e.g., logos, company profiles, product videos) provided for inclusion in event materials.
2. Automatically Collected Information:
- Usage Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type/version, pages visited, time/date of visits, and clickstream data, collected via cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
3. Third-Party Information:
- Service Providers: Data from payment processors, event management platforms, or social media platforms when you engage with our content (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram shares).
- Partners: Information shared by our partners (e.g., professional associations, sponsors) for coordinating B2B meetings or educational activities, with your consent.
How We Collect Information
- Direct Interactions: Forms completed on our website (e.g., registration, Contact Us, sponsorship/exhibitor applications), email correspondence, or in-person registration at the event.
- Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools that track usage data.
- Third-Party Sources: Payment processors or social media integrations that provide data when you interact with our services.
Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
- Event Management: To process registrations, issue entry badges, facilitate B2B matchmaking via Beauty Connect, and coordinate scientific sessions or networking events. (Legal Basis: Contract performance, Consent).
- Payment Processing: To handle registration fees or exhibitor bookings via secure third-party processors. (Legal Basis: Contract performance).
- Personalization: To tailor your experience, such as recommending workshops or matching skincare/device supply partners based on your specialization. (Legal Basis: Legitimate interests).
- Marketing: To send event updates, newsletters, or promotional materials about Beauty Iraq 2026 or future industry exhibitions. (Legal Basis: Consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with obligations such as visa processing support, tax reporting, or regulatory inquiries. (Legal Basis: Legal obligation).
How We Share Your Information
We share your personal information only as necessary and with appropriate safeguards:
- Service Providers: Third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, Mailchimp, Google Analytics) bound by data processing agreements ensuring confidentiality.
- Event Partners: Our partners (e.g., official industry associations, medical congresses, exhibitors) may receive limited data (e.g., name, job title) for coordination purposes, only with your explicit consent.
- Legal Authorities: Disclosure to comply with legal obligations (e.g., visa support) or law enforcement requests, in accordance with Iraq’s Law No. 6 of 2017.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, data may be transferred with prior notice.
- Public Disclosures: With your consent, we may display your name or organization (e.g., speaker bios, exhibitor listings) on our promotional and event materials.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Beauty Iraq 2026 is an international event. Your information may be transferred outside Iraq (e.g., EU, USA, UAE) where our service providers operate. We ensure compliance via:
- GDPR Safeguards: Using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers to non-EEA countries.
- Iraq Regulations: Adhering to secure transmission and storage frameworks.
Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures:
- Technical Measures: Encryption (TLS/SSL), firewalls, secure servers, and reCAPTCHA to prevent automated spam.
- Organizational Measures: Access controls, employee training, and regular security audits.
- Payment Security: We utilize PCI DSS-compliant providers; no full credit card details are stored on our servers.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: Access, Rectification, Erasure (Right to be Forgotten), Restriction, Objection, and Data Portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@beautyiraq.iq. We will respond within the statutory timeframe (30–45 days).
Data Retention
- Registration Data: Retained for up to 5 years post-event to manage follow-ups and future event invitations.
- Marketing Data: Kept until you unsubscribe; consent is typically refreshed every 2 years.
- Legal Compliance: Records for visa processing or financial audits may be kept for up to 7 years.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use Essential, Performance, Functionality, and Marketing cookies. You can manage preferences via your browser settings or our website’s cookie consent banner.
Children’s Privacy
Beauty Iraq 2026 is a professional trade event not intended for individuals under the age of 16. If we discover data has been collected from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through a prominent notice on our website.
Industry-Specific Considerations
As a leading event in the beauty, aesthetics, and medical dermatology sectors, Beauty Iraq 2026 recognizes the need to protect sensitive professional data and intellectual property. We:
- Adhere to international beauty, wellness, and healthcare industry data best practices.
- Protect exhibitor and sponsor branding assets with enhanced access controls.
- Ensure all scientific and clinical submissions for REACH Congress are handled with strict confidentiality.
Consent and Your Responsibilities
By providing personal information, you confirm its accuracy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting info@beautyiraq.iq.
Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your data protection rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:
- Organizing Committee: Business Ground Group
- Responsible Person: Ahmed Hasan Ali
- Official Email: info@beautyiraq.iq
- Phone Number: +964 770 644 1122
Location:
Baghdad – Al-Karrada,
Salman Faeq Street / Al-Rafeef Building,
2nd Floor, Apartment 15