NETWORK @ 5 — PRIVACY POLICY

1. WHO WE ARE

Network @ 5 is operated by Network @ Five Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) together with its regional affiliates and event partners in other various locations (collectively “Network @ 5,” “we,” “us,” “our”). We curate invitation‑only business‑networking events worldwide. The local Network @ 5 entity that first collects your information serves as the data controller, with certain central processing performed by Network @ Five Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur.

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2. SCOPE

This Policy applies whenever you:
– Submit a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form linked to Network @ 5
– Visit or interact with https://networkatfive.com or any regional microsite
– Communicate with us about an event, membership, or partnership

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3. DATA WE COLLECT

We process only what you provide or what LinkedIn shares per your settings, including:
• Full name and LinkedIn profile URL
• Business email, phone number, and country/region
• Job title, company name, industry, years of experience
• Event‑preferences (city, niche/expertise, dietary or accessibility notes)
• Marketing opt‑in/opt‑out choices

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, religious beliefs). Please avoid submitting such information.

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4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

Depending on your location, we rely on:
• Consent (e.g. when you agree to marketing or data vetting)
• Legitimate interests (e.g. running and improving our platform)
• Contract performance (e.g. paid tickets or memberships)
• Legal obligations (e.g. tax, accounting, or data‑protection laws)

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5. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We may use your data to:
1. Review and respond to your event application
2. Send invitations, tickets, invoices, and logistics
3. Deliver newsletters, promotions, and updates (opt‑out anytime)
4. Compile anonymized statistics for planning and improvement
5. Maintain records for legal or regulatory compliance
6. Prevent fraud, enforce terms, and protect rights or safety

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6. SHARING YOUR DATA

We never sell or rent your data. We share it only with:
• Authorized staff and contractors under confidentiality
• Service providers (CRM, email, payments, hosting, analytics) under GDPR/PDPA‑equivalent contracts
• Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors) bound by secrecy
• Government or regulatory bodies when required by law​

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7. DATA RETENTION

– Leads who never attend: deleted 18 months after last contact or sooner upon consent withdrawal
– Attendees/members: retained for 6 years after your last paid event or membership expiry for legal and accounting needs
– Back‑ups: encrypted and purged on a 90‑day rolling cycle

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8. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

We use essential cookies for security and functionality, plus optional cookies for site analytics. You can disable non‑essential cookies in our banner or browser settings. Analytics data is aggregated and non‑identifying.

 

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct or update incomplete or inaccurate data
• Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (marketing emails include unsubscribe links)
• Data portability (where applicable)

To exercise any right, email info@networkatfive.com from the address you provided. We will respond within the timeframe your local law requires 

 

10. CHILDREN

Our services target professionals aged 18 +. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided data, contact us for immediate deletion.

 

11. CHANGES

We may update this Policy for legal, technical, or business reasons. The “Effective date” will reflect the latest version. Material changes will be announced via email or a website banner at least 14 days before taking effect.

 

12. CONTACT

Network @ Five Sdn. Bhd.
BO1-A-9, Menara 2, KL Eco City, 3, Jln Bangsar, 59200, Kuala Lumpur.
Email: info@networkatfive.com
Phone: +60 16-370 2438

By submitting a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form, registering for an event, or using our sites, you confirm you have read and agree to this Global Privacy Policy.