Last updated: February 15th, 2026

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APU Myanmar Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information through apumyanmarweek.com.

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1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website in connection with APU Myanmar Week, related events, merchandise sales, ticket reservations, donations, recruitment, and announcements.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, and contact details

• Information submitted through contact forms or inquiries

• Information provided for recruitment, volunteering, or participation

• Billing or transaction-related information for tickets, merchandise, or donations (processed through third-party payment services)

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b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Date and time of access

• Pages visited and basic usage data

This information is used to maintain website security and improve functionality.

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3. Photos and Videos

Photos and videos of participants or attendees are collected only with direct permission, obtained through in-person consent, written forms, or direct communication.

Such media may be used for:

• Event documentation

• Promotional and educational purposes

• Websites, social media, and printed materials related to association activities

If you wish to withdraw consent, please contact us, and we will make reasonable efforts to address your request.

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4. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information only for purposes related to association activities, including:

• Event organization and communication

• Ticket reservations and merchandise fulfillment

• Donation processing and record-keeping

• Recruitment and volunteer coordination

• Responding to inquiries and announcements

• Website maintenance and security

We do not use personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

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We may collect and process limited personal or organizational information from sponsors, including:

• Contact names and email addresses

• Organization names and logos

• Sponsorship-related communication and agreements

This information is used solely for:

• Managing sponsorship arrangements

• Fulfilling agreed sponsorship benefits

• Acknowledging sponsors on the website or event materials

• Administrative and communication purposes

Sponsor information is not sold or shared beyond what is necessary to manage sponsorship activities or comply with legal requirements.

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5. Payments, Donations, and Third-Party Services

Payments for tickets, merchandise, or donations are processed through third-party payment providers. We do not directly store full credit card or payment details.

Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage users to review those policies before providing payment information.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information only when:

• Necessary to operate events or fulfill services

• Required by law or legal process

• Using third-party service providers (e.g., payment processing, ticketing platforms)

All such sharing is limited to what is necessary.

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7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and university-related obligations.

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8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

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9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information, where appropriate

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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10. Minors

This website is intended primarily for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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12. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

APU Myanmar Association
Email: contact@apumyanmarweek.com