Applies to: www.fomoda.org

and related event pages, forms, and communications operated by FOMODA (the World Forum of the Haitian Diaspora).

We collect the info you share with us (like name, email, organization) to register you, run events, and keep you informed.

We also use limited analytics and cookies to improve the site.

We don’t sell your personal information.

You can opt out of marketing at any time and request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

What we collect

Identifiers & contact info: name, email, phone, address, organization, role/title.

Registration & transaction data: ticket type, attendance, dietary/access needs, payment confirmation (payments are processed by third parties; we don’t store full card data).

Communications: emails, messages, survey responses.

Technical data: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, referral links (via cookies/analytics).

How we use your information

Event administration: registrations, badges, schedules, access control, customer support.

Communications: confirmations, updates, newsletters, post-event recaps, surveys (you can unsubscribe anytime).

Partnerships & programming: curating speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors relevant to the Forum.

Safety & compliance: prevent fraud/abuse; comply with laws.

Analytics & improvement: understand usage to enhance content and user experience.

Cookies & analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and measure site performance. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work without cookies.

When we share information

We share only as needed to operate FOMODA:

Service providers: website hosting, email delivery, registration/ticketing platforms (e.g., Eventbrite or similar), payment processors, analytics.

Event operations: with badge printers, caterers (dietary/allergy flags), venue security, or volunteer platforms—limited to what’s necessary.

Legal/compliance: if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

We do not sell personal data.

Payments

Payments are handled by third-party processors. Your card details go directly to them and are not stored by FOMODA. Review their privacy policies when completing a transaction.

Marketing choices

Unsubscribe: use the link in our emails or contact us.

Preferences: ask us to limit communications to certain topics (e.g., vendors only, authors only).

Your rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your data.

Object to or restrict certain processing.

Data portability.

Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell data).

Submit requests at info@fomoda.org

. We may need to verify your identity.

Data retention

We keep data only as long as necessary for event operations, legal/compliance requirements, and legitimate interests (e.g., historical records of participation). We then delete or anonymize it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. No method is 100% secure, but we continuously improve our protections.

Children’s privacy

FOMODA is for general audiences. We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or relevant local age). If we learn we did, we’ll delete it.

International transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country. We use appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses) where required.

Third-party links

Our site may link to external sites (e.g., sponsors, partners). Their privacy practices are their own—please review their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be communicated via the site or email.

Contact us

FOMODA – World Forum of the Haitian Diaspora

Email: info@fomoda.org

Phone: +1 (754) 269-7555

Address: Broward County Convention Center events office (during Forum dates) or as listed on www.fomoda.org