Privacy Policy – The Super PLEG Summit 2026 (Website)

Last updated: October 8, 2025

Controller / Organizer: Planmore Lateral Entry Solutions (“Organizer”, “we”, “us”, “our”) – the operator of the Super PLEG Summit one-page website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal data when you visit our website, register for or attend the Summit, apply to our challenges/prizes, subscribe to newsletters, or otherwise interact with us. The terms and examples below are informed by the content published on the Summit one-page website (event dates, prize/competition descriptions, membership options, contact details, and KYC/verification requirements).

1. Scope and Acceptance

By using our website, registering for the Summit, buying a pass/membership, submitting an entry to the PLEJ Challenge, or otherwise providing personal data, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not provide personal data or use the Website.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the types of personal data necessary to operate the Summit, manage registrations, process payments and prizes, and provide communications and services.

Categories of data we may collect:

A. Identity & Contact Data:

Name, title, organization, job title, email address, telephone number, postal address. (e.g., ticketing, membership, speaker or sponsor contacts)

B. Account & Transactional Data

Username/password (where you create an account), purchase history, ticket/membership details, invoices, billing address, payment token/transaction identifiers (we do not store full card, Aadhaar card, or PAN card details)

C. Competition / Submission Data

Project descriptions, prototypes (hosted demo links), code repositories, pitch decks, demo videos, team member details, and any supporting documents you submit for the PLEJ Challenge or other competitions. These may include IP-related documentation (ownership statements) required for verification

D. Identity Verification / KYC Data (where applicable)

For prize winners, certain members, vendors or partners: government ID, tax ID, bank account details, company registration documents, and other KYC/KYB data needed to verify identity, make payments and comply with tax/reporting obligations. Prizes are paid only after verification

E. Technical and Usage Data

IP address, device and browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, referrer URLs, clickstream, search queries, and cookies/analytics identifiers

F. Communications, Support & Marketing Data

Messages you send us (email, support requests, chat transcripts), event preferences, subscription status, and marketing consent records

G. Sensitive Data

We do not generally request or process “special category” or highly sensitive personal data (race, religion, health data, sexual orientation) except where strictly necessary and with explicit consent (e.g., health status for event safety/medical accommodation). If we ever collect sensitive data we will explain why, obtain explicit consent and store/process it with additional safeguards

3. How We Collect Personal Data

• Directly from you: when you register, buy tickets/memberships, submit an entry, apply for a job fair, subscribe to newsletters, contact support, or otherwise provide information.
• Automatically: via cookies, analytics, server logs and similar technologies when you use the Website.
• From third parties: payment processors, identity verification/KYC providers, sponsors/partners (where you connected a third-party account), public sources or social networks (if you choose to link them).
• From other participants: if other attendees provide your business card/details to us or nominate you for an activity.

4. Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases

We process data only for legitimate purposes necessary to run the Summit and provide services. Below are the primary purposes and the legal bases we rely on (examples oriented to India/EU/US visitors):

1. To provide the Website, Registration, Tickets and Memberships: performance of a contract and/or to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract. (e.g., issuing tickets, granting access to paid events).
2. To process payments and invoices: performance of contract and compliance with legal obligations (tax/reporting).
3. To administer competitions, prizes and verification: performance of contract; legitimate interest in ensuring fair competition; and compliance with legal obligations (KYC, tax withholding). Prize disbursements are conditional on verification.
4. To operate the event & provide customer support: performance of contract and legitimate interest (safety, scheduling, communications).
5. To communicate marketing and event updates: consent where required (you may opt-out anytime); or legitimate interest where permitted.
6. To detect and prevent fraud, abuse or security incidents: legitimate interest and legal compliance.
7. To comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests: legal obligation (e.g., tax reporting, subpoenas).
8. To improve our services and for analytics: legitimate interest in improving the Website, user experience and event operations.
9. To publicize winners, finalists and participant projects: where you submit materials you grant the Organizer a promotional license as set out in our Terms; for other publicity we rely on consent or legitimate interest as required by law.

5. Cookies, Tracking and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide essential site functionality, remember preferences, provide analytics and measure campaign effectiveness.

• Essential cookies: required for login, ticketing and secure checkout.
• Functional cookies: store choices such as language, preferences.
• Performance/analytics cookies: used for aggregated site analytics (page views, bounce rates).
• Advertising/targeting cookies: used for marketing and retargeting where you have given consent.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect some features (e.g., personalized recommendations or the checkout flow).

6. Sharing Personal Data – Who We Share With

We will not sell your personal data. We may share personal data with the following categories of recipients:

• Service providers / sub processors: payment processors, ticketing platforms, cloud hosting providers, analytics and email platforms, identity verification/KYC providers, and CRM providers – only to perform services for us and under contractual data processing agreements.
• Event partners, sponsors and venue operators: where required to deliver services, arrange meetings, or for sponsor fulfilment, and only with minimum necessary data and safeguards.
• Judges, mentors and reviewers: limited parts of competition submissions (e.g., prototypes, pitch materials) are shared with judges and experts for evaluation; confidential or sensitive IP should be clearly labelled, and we advise entrants to protect IP before submission.
• Legal and regulatory authorities: where required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to comply with tax / anti-money laundering requirements (e.g., prize payments).
• Successor entities: in the event of a merger, acquisition or asset sale, personal data may be transferred as part of corporate transaction with notice to affected individuals.

When sharing with third parties we require contractual protections and, where necessary, restrict onward transfers.

7. International Transfers of Data

Our operations and sub processors may be located inside and outside your jurisdiction (including India, EU, UK and other countries). When your data is transferred internationally, we apply appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements, or other lawful transfer mechanisms) and technical measures to protect your data. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes described and to meet legal, tax and accounting obligations.

Typical retention periods (examples):

• Ticketing, payment and contractual records: up to 7 years for tax and accounting compliance (or longer if required by local law).
• Competition Submissions and Judging records: for the duration of the competition and for up to 3 years after final award (or longer if required for disputes, IP assertion or promotion).
• Marketing Lists and Newsletters: until you unsubscribe, or for up to 3 years of inactivity unless you opt-in again.
• Support logs, Security Logs: up to 1 to 3 years depending on the nature of the log and legal requirements.

If you want specific retention times for your data, contact us (see Section 15).

9. Security

We apply commercially reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your data (encryption of data in transit, access controls, regular security assessments, limited access to staff, contractual protection for sub processors). However, no system is perfectly secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach, we will follow applicable law for breach notification and remediation.

10. Your Rights (Depending on Your Jurisdiction)

Subject to applicable local law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request deletion/erasure of your personal data (the “right to be forgotten”) – subject to legal or contractual retention obligations (e.g., tax reporting, dispute resolution, prize verification).
• Request restriction of or object to processing of your personal data.
• Portability – receive a machine-readable copy of certain personal data you provided.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (withdrawal will not affect processing done before withdrawal).
• Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. We will verify requests and respond within the timeframes required by law.

11. Special Rules for Competitions, Winners and Public Disclosure

• Submission materials: when you submit an entry you confirm you have the rights to grant the licenses stated in the Terms; you also grant the Organizer a limited promotional license to use your submission (see Terms). Do not submit confidential trade secrets unless you accept, they may be used for evaluation and promotion as described.
• Winners’ data: prize winners will be required to complete KYC/KYB, provide bank/tax details and may be publicly announced. Prize payouts are conditional on successful verification and compliance with tax/legal rules. We may share winner details with payment providers and tax authorities as required.

12. Minors

Children below the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a family adult. Our services are not directed to children under 18 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). If you are under the age required to enter a binding contract in your country (or under 18 where stated in the Terms), you must obtain Parental or Guardian Consent to Register or Participate. If we learn we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

13. Marketing Communications and How to Opt Out

We may send you event updates, program announcements and marketing offer where you have given consent or where we have a legitimate interest. You can opt out by:

• Clicking “unsubscribe” in any marketing email; or Support@SuperPlegSummit2026.com
• Updating your preferences in your account dashboard; or
• Contacting us (see Section 15) Support@SuperPlegSummit2026.com.

Even after opt-out we may send you non-marketing transactional messages (ticket confirmations, safety notices, prize communications) Support@SuperPlegSummit2026.com.

14. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

The Website may contain links or embedded content from third parties (social networks, video platforms, ticketing partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review third-party privacy policies before interacting with their services.

15. Contact, DPO and Complaints

For privacy questions, requests to exercise your rights, data subject requests, or to report a data breach:

• Email: More@SuperPlegSummit2026.com, Support@SuperPlegSummit2026.com
• Phone: (+91) 99641 83552.
• Mailing address: The Address will be updated soon. Right now, it is Aundh, Pune. Your Purchase Confirmation or Account Dashboard will include the Official Address when published.

If you believe we have not addressed your data request or complaint satisfactorily, you may lodge a complaint with the applicable data protection authority in your country.

16. Cross-Border and International Participants

This event is hosted in Pune, India (event dates shown on the Website: 12 April 2026 – 17 May 2026). If you are located outside India and provide personal data to us, that data will be transferred to and processed in India and other jurisdictions where our processors operate. By using the Website and registering you consent to such transfers and processing under the safeguards described above.

17. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, our operations or the Website. Material changes will be posted on the Website with the “Last updated” date and, where required, notified to registered users. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

18. Legal and Governing Law

This Privacy Policy sits alongside our Terms & Conditions and other site policies. Where an activity has separate rules (e.g., prize terms, membership agreement), those rules may include additional privacy provisions. The Summit and its terms are governed by the law indicated in our Terms & Conditions (Organizer’s preferred jurisdiction is India for the Pune event).