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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 28 October 2026

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1. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

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Welcome to the official website of Colombo Black Friday Festival 2026, organised and managed by Global Events (Pvt) Ltd ("Global Events", "we", "us", or "our").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, event registration forms, vendor applications, stall reservation requests and other festival-related services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect and share your information when you interact with our website.

By using our website, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

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We may collect personal information when you visit our website, complete a form, register as a vendor or contact our team.

Personal Information

• Full name

• Email address

• Contact number

• Company or business name

• Job title or designation, where relevant

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

• Business and brand details

• Business category and product information

• Brand logo and supporting documents

• Preferred exhibition stalls and reservation details

• Additional information provided during registration

Website Usage Information

• Browser and device information

• Pages visited and website interactions

• Cookies and analytics information, where enabled

We collect only the information reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

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We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Processing vendor registrations and stall booking requests.

• Responding to general enquiries, visitor questions and sponsorship applications.

• Communicating event updates, registration details and booking confirmations.

• Coordinating with exhibitors, sponsors, service providers and event partners.

• Managing festival operations and customer support.

• Improving website functionality, accessibility and visitor experience.

• Sending promotional communications where permitted and, where required, with your consent.

• Maintaining website security and complying with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell personal information to third-party advertisers.

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4. VENDOR REGISTRATION AND STALL RESERVATIONS

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When you submit a vendor application or request exhibition stalls, we collect the information necessary to review and manage your participation.

This may include your business details, product categories, selected stall numbers, contact information and supporting documents.

Submitting a stall reservation request does not automatically confirm a booking. Our team may contact you to verify availability, provide further information and communicate the booking status.

Vendor information may be accessed by authorised Global Events personal and relevant service providers responsible for coordinating the exhibition.

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5. COOKIES AND WEBSITE ANALYTICS

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Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve its performance and understand visitor interactions.

These technologies may help us:

• Maintain essential website functionality.

• Remember website preferences.

• Analyse visitor traffic and website performance.

• Identify technical issues and improve our services.

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6. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

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We may share relevant information with trusted third parties when reasonably necessary to operate the festival or provide requested services.

These may include:

• Authorised event management and operational teams.

• Exhibition venue and logistics coordinators.

• Website hosting, database and technical service providers.

• Approved service providers assisting with vendor applications or event communications.

• Relevant authorities when disclosure is required by applicable law.

We require service providers handling personal information on our behalf to apply appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

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7. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

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We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure or alteration.

Access to personal information is limited to authorised personnel and relevant service providers.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to manage festival-related activities, respond to enquiries, maintain required business records and comply with applicable legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or securely anonymise it.

No internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

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8. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

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You may contact Global Events to request information about the personal data we hold about you.

Subject to applicable law and identity verification, you may request:

• Access to relevant personal information.

• Correction of inaccurate or outdated information.

• Deletion of information that is no longer required.

• Withdrawal of previously provided consent, where applicable.

• Removal from promotional mailing lists.

We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law and our operational responsibilities.

Withdrawing consent does not affect processing already carried out lawfully before withdrawal.

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9. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

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Our website may contain links to external websites, sponsors, exhibitors, social media platforms and other third-party services.

These external websites may have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

Global Events is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

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10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

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Our festival may feature family-friendly activities and children's experience zones.

Where information about children is necessary for an activity or registration, it should be provided by a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect children's personal information through the website without an appropriate lawful basis and any required parental or guardian authorisation.

Parents or guardians may contact us regarding information submitted about their children.

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11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

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Global Events reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website functionality, event operations, service providers or applicable legal requirements.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

We encourage visitors, vendors and partners to review this Policy periodically.

12. APPLICABLE LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by the applicable laws of Sri Lanka, including relevant provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022, as amended, when those provisions are in force.

We aim to maintain appropriate and transparent personal data handling practices in accordance with applicable requirements.

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13. CONTACT INFORMATION

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For questions about this Privacy Policy, personal information or festival-related enquiries, please contact:

Global Events (Pvt) Ltd

Organiser and Manager — Colombo Black Friday Festival 2026

• Website: blackfridayfestival.lk

• E-mail: info@globalevents.lk

• Telephone: +94 71 741 4612 | +94 76 741 4612

• Address: No. 12, D. R. Wijewardane Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka

Event Venue

Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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