Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026
Automation Expo North is organised by IED Communications Ltd. (“IED Communications”, “Automation Expo North”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you visit Automation Expo North's website, register for the exhibition, submit an enquiry, apply to exhibit, become a partner, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this website or voluntarily submitting your information, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and professional information that you voluntarily provide through our website, registration forms or other communication channels.

This may include:

  • Full name
  • Company / organisation name
  • Designation / job title
  • Business email address
  • Mobile / telephone number
  • City, state and country
  • Industry and business category
  • Products or services of interest
  • Exhibition or stall requirements
  • Visitor registration information
  • Exhibitor registration information
  • Partnership or media-related information
  • Business requirements and areas of interest
  • Information submitted through enquiry or contact forms
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring pages, pages visited and general website usage information.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Register to visit Automation Expo North
  • Submit an exhibitor or stall enquiry
  • Request information about the exhibition
  • Register for an event or activity associated with the exhibition
  • Apply as a media, association or other partner
  • Subscribe to event updates or communications
  • Contact our team through the website
  • Submit information through our online forms
  • Interact with our marketing campaigns or advertisements
  • Communicate with us through telephone, email, SMS or WhatsApp

We may also receive business contact information through legitimate business interactions, industry databases, event partnerships and publicly available professional sources, subject to applicable laws.

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We may use the information collected for purposes including:

  • Processing visitor registrations
  • Processing exhibitor and stall enquiries
  • Managing participation in Automation Expo North
  • Responding to enquiries and requests
  • Providing event-related information
  • Sending registration confirmations and reminders
  • Providing venue, timing and exhibition updates
  • Communicating important changes relating to the event
  • Facilitating relevant business and networking opportunities
  • Understanding visitor and exhibitor interests
  • Improving our website, services and exhibition experience
  • Conducting surveys and obtaining feedback
  • Providing information about Automation Expo and related events
  • Sending relevant promotional and business communications
  • Analysing website traffic and marketing performance
  • Preventing misuse, fraud or security incidents
  • Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

4. Communication With You

When you voluntarily provide your contact information through our website, registration forms, enquiry forms or other channels, we may contact you regarding Automation Expo North, Automation Expo and other related events, services and business opportunities organised or promoted by IED Communications Ltd.

Communications may include:

  • Registration confirmations
  • Event reminders
  • Exhibition updates
  • Exhibitor and visitor information
  • Stall booking information
  • Networking and business opportunities
  • Event-related announcements
  • Relevant offers and promotional communications

We may communicate with you through email, telephone, SMS, WhatsApp or other appropriate communication channels, subject to applicable laws and your communication preferences.

You may request to stop receiving promotional communications from us at any time by contacting us using the details provided below.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide website functionality, improve user experience, understand how visitors use our website and measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities.

Cookies may help us understand information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Browser and device type
  • Traffic sources
  • Website interactions
  • Campaign and advertisement performance

We may also use third-party analytics and advertising services, where applicable, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Pixel or similar technologies. These third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

You may control, restrict or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information where reasonably necessary with authorised parties involved in organising, operating, supporting or promoting Automation Expo North and related events.

These may include:

  • Authorised employees and representatives of IED Communications Ltd.
  • Website and technology service providers
  • Registration and event-management service providers
  • Email, SMS and communication service providers
  • Marketing and analytics service providers
  • Professional advisers and consultants
  • Venue and operational service providers
  • Relevant event partners, where appropriate and permitted
  • Government authorities or regulatory bodies when required by law

Third-party service providers may receive only the information reasonably required to perform their respective services.

7. Data Security

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

Our website and associated systems may use appropriate security measures and access controls for information submitted through online forms.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Information may be retained for purposes including:

  • Event administration and management
  • Maintaining business relationships
  • Providing information about future editions of Automation Expo and related events
  • Responding to enquiries
  • Maintaining appropriate business records
  • Fulfilling contractual obligations
  • Meeting legal, regulatory or accounting requirements

When information is no longer reasonably required, we may delete, anonymise or securely dispose of it in accordance with our internal practices and applicable requirements.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, registration services or other external websites.

IED Communications Ltd. is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external website or service they access.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may contact us to:

  • Request information regarding personal data held about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Request that we stop sending promotional communications
  • Raise a concern regarding the handling of your personal information

To make such a request, please contact us using the details provided below.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

11. Children's Privacy

Automation Expo North is primarily a business-to-business industrial exhibition intended for industry professionals, businesses, organisations and other professional participants.

Our website and registration services are not specifically directed towards children, and we do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through our website.

If we become aware that personal information relating to a child has been collected inappropriately, we may take reasonable steps to remove it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, event operations, technologies, business practices or applicable legal requirements.

Any updated Privacy Policy will be published on this page. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will indicate when the latest revision was made.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to update your information, withdraw your consent, or make a privacy-related request, please contact:

IED Communications Ltd.
Organisers of Automation Expo North
Email: jyothi@iedcommunications.com

You may also contact us through the official contact details provided on the Automation Expo North website.