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Last updated: January 2026

AI World Fashion Week (AI WFW), operated by VLGE, is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit https://worldfashionweek.ai or interact with our services.

1. Who We Are

AI World Fashion Week (AI WFW)
An international retail-tech acceleration program operated by VLGE, enabling emerging designers, creators, and brands to explore immersive commerce and digital fashion experiences.

For any data-related inquiries, you can contact us at:
📧 hello@vlge.com (or your official contact email)

2. What Data We Collect

We only collect data that is strictly necessary for our activities.

a) Data you provide voluntarily

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Professional information (brand, role, country)
• Application or partnership details
• Messages sent via contact or application forms

b) Automatically collected data

• IP address (anonymized when possible)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and interaction data
• Cookies and similar technologies (see section 7)

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• Managing applications to AI World Fashion Week programs
• Communicating with participants, mentors, partners, and sponsors
• Sending program updates, newsletters, or event information (with consent)
• Improving the website experience and performance
• Producing anonymized statistics and analytics
• Ensuring platform security and compliance

We never sell your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent (forms, newsletters, subscriptions)
• Legitimate interest (program management, communications, analytics)
• Legal obligations, when applicable

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

Your data may be shared only with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email tools)
• Technical partners strictly necessary for platform operations

All third parties are contractually required to comply with GDPR and international data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Program-related data: duration of the program + reasonable follow-up period
• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
• Legal or accounting data: as required by law

7. Cookies & Analytics

WorldFashionWeek.ai uses cookies to:

• Ensure proper website functionality
• Measure audience and engagement (analytics)
• Improve content and user experience

You may configure or refuse cookies via your browser settings. Continued browsing implies consent where required by law.

8. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR and applicable international regulations, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request data deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 hello@vlge.com

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss, alteration, or disclosure

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

As an international program, some data may be processed outside the European Union. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding privacy or data protection:
📧 hello@vlge.com