Effective date: May 6, 2026
Wired Business Media, Inc. (“Wired Business Media,” “SecurityWeek,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our websites, register for our events or webinars, subscribe to our newsletters, interact with our sponsors, or otherwise engage with our services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to SecurityWeek websites and related online properties, virtual and in-person conferences and events, webinars and digital summits, email newsletters and marketing communications, event registration systems, sponsor and exhibitor interactions, surveys, research, and community programs, and mobile or web-based applications operated by Wired Business Media.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
Identity & Contact: Name, business or personal email, company name, job title, telephone number, and mailing address.
Transactional & Engagement: Billing information, event registration details, survey responses, and marketing preferences.
Support: Communications submitted to us and information provided during customer support interactions.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, and operating system.
Usage Data: Referral URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and clickstream data.
Metrics: Geographic region, event attendance/engagement data, ad interaction data, and cookie identifiers.
Event and Webinar Interaction Data
When you participate in conferences, webinars, or virtual events, we may collect: session attendance, booth visits, badge scans, chat participation, Q&A submissions, poll responses, resource downloads, networking participation, meeting requests, and demo requests.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from marketing and event partners, sponsors, analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, publicly available sources, and business intelligence providers.
3. How We Use Information
We use personal information to: operate our Services, process transactions, deliver editorial content, and send event communications. We also use data to facilitate conference participation, provide sponsor resources, respond to support requests, and conduct analytics. Furthermore, data helps us personalize content, detect fraud, maintain security, enforce terms, comply with legal obligations, and promote future products or events.
4. Sponsor and Exhibitor Data Sharing
Shared Data: This may include name, company, job title, business contact info, and interaction history. Sponsors act as independent controllers of your information once shared; their own privacy policies apply. We use this data to support sponsor fulfillment, event operations, and business development.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and SDKs to secure our Services, remember preferences, and analyze engagement.
Essential Technologies: Required for functionality, authentication, and security.
Analytics & Functional: Used to understand usage, improve Services, and remember user settings.
Marketing Technologies: Used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign performance. You may manage preferences through browser settings or available consent tools.
6. Analytics, Marketing, and Communications Services
We utilize third-party platforms for CRM, email automation, and event management. These providers process information regarding website visits, email engagement (opens/clicks), and event attendance to help us understand audience interests and prioritize business inquiries. Some technologies may support cross-device recognition or targeted advertising consistent with applicable law.
7. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Processing
We may use AI and machine learning to support content recommendations, spam prevention, lead prioritization, and security monitoring to improve our business operations.
8. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)
For individuals in the EEA or UK, we process data based on: Consent, Contractual necessity, Legitimate interests, or Legal obligations.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in the United States. Where required by law, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and other lawful transfer mechanisms.
11. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose information to service providers, sponsors/exhibitors (as described above), affiliated entities, or in connection with mergers. We also disclose data to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and security of our users.
12. Service Providers
We engage third parties for payment processing, email delivery, cloud hosting, and marketing automation. These providers access data solely to perform services on our behalf under contractual protections.
13. Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect data. However, no method of electronic storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Infrastructure and Security Operations
We use third-party security providers to maintain performance and mitigate threats. These providers process technical info (IP addresses, security logs) for cybersecurity protection, bot detection, and traffic optimization. We monitor system activity to investigate and respond to malicious or illegal activity.
15. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. You may also object to processing or opt-out of certain sharing and targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, contact: privacysupport(at)securityweek(dot)com
16. Marketing Communications
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
17. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Controls
Where legally required, we honor applicable opt-out preference signals, including Global Privacy Control (GPC) settings.
18. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party sites or sponsors. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
19. Event Photography and Recording
Our events may be recorded or photographed. By participating, you acknowledge that your likeness, voice, or image may appear in promotional materials, social media, and future marketing communications.
20. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for professional audiences and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
21. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes become effective upon posting the revised version with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email: privacysupport(at)securityweek(dot)com
