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Privacy Statement

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Statement applies to the Western Digital WD Events meeting booking platform (“Service”), used in connection with Western Digital events (e.g. Vivatech, ISC). The data controller in relation to this Service is Western Digital or the entity indicated in the Service or at the event.

2. Data We Collect

When you use the Service, we may collect: name, email address, company name, job title, product or topic preferences, and booking details (date, time, status). We may also collect technical data such as IP address and browser type for security and operation of the Service.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to process and manage your meeting requests, send confirmations and reminders, coordinate with our staff at the events, and improve the Service. We may use your contact details to communicate about your booking and, where permitted, about Western Digital products and events in line with your preferences and applicable law.

4. Legal Basis

We process your data based on your consent (e.g. when you submit a booking), to perform a contract (managing your meeting), and where applicable for our legitimate interests (e.g. security, analytics, improving the Service) in accordance with applicable data protection laws including the GDPR.

5. Sharing and Retention

We may share your data with service providers that help us run the Service (e.g. hosting, email). We do not sell your personal data. We retain your data for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes above and to comply with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, to data portability, and to object to or withdraw consent. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided at the event or in Western Digital’s main privacy policy.

7. Security and International Transfer

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence; where we do so, we ensure adequate safeguards as required by applicable law.

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this statement periodically.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact Western Digital via the channels provided at the event or in Western Digital’s official privacy policy.