The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) (“PNG CORE”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you access or use our mobile applications, websites, event platforms, and related services.

By using our applications or services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information
• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Organisation or employer
• Job title
• Country of residence
• Profile photograph (if provided)
• Event registration details

Event-Related Information
• Delegate registrations
• Speaker profiles
• Sponsor and exhibitor information
• Attendance records
• Session selections and preferences
• Dietary and accessibility requirements

Technical Information
• Device type and operating system
• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• App usage data
• Login activity
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Analytics and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

PNG CORE may use your information to:

• Register and manage your participation in conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and other industry events.
• Provide access to event applications, schedules, speaker information, and networking tools.
• Process registrations, bookings, and payments.
• Communicate important event updates, changes, and announcements.
• Facilitate interactions between delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers.
• Improve our services, events, websites, and mobile applications.
• Respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and industry obligations.
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems and users.

3. Networking and Event App Features

Certain PNG CORE event applications may include networking tools, attendee directories, messaging functions, meeting requests, and profile-sharing features.

By participating in these features, you acknowledge that information included in your profile may be visible to other registered users of the application. You remain responsible for the information you choose to make available through these features.

4. Sharing of Information

PNG CORE does not sell personal information.

We may share information with:
• Event technology providers and application developers.
• Payment processors and financial service providers.
• Event sponsors, exhibitors, and partners where necessary for event delivery.
• Service providers assisting with registration, communications, analytics, hosting, or technical support.
• Government agencies, regulators, law enforcement authorities, or courts where required by law.

Any third-party service providers engaged by PNG CORE are expected to maintain appropriate security measures and confidentiality protections.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements.

When information is no longer required, PNG CORE will take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.

6. Data Security

PNG CORE implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. International Data Transfers

As part of our operations, information may be processed or stored by service providers located outside Papua New Guinea. Where such transfers occur, PNG CORE will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information receives an appropriate level of protection.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
• Request access to personal information held about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to certain uses of your information.

Requests should be directed to the contact details below.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

PNG CORE applications and websites may contain links to third-party websites or services. PNG CORE is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites and encourages users to review their privacy policies separately.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our applications and services are intended for professional and industry audiences and are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

PNG CORE may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on our website and relevant applications, together with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE)
Level 7, MRDC Haus
Corner Musgrave Street and Champion Parade
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Email: info@pngcore.org / events@pngcore.org
Website: www.pngcore.org