Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
The Middle East Public Relations Association (“MEPRA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for events, become a member, subscribe to communications, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name, company, job title, and contact details
- Membership and account information
- Event registration details
- Billing and payment information
- Website usage data, cookies, and analytics
- Communications or enquiries submitted through our website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Manage memberships and event registrations
- Communicate updates, newsletters, and industry information
- Process payments and invoices
- Improve our website and services
- Respond to enquiries and provide support
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Marketing Communications
You may receive marketing or event-related communications from MEPRA. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who support our operations, including:
- Payment providers
- Event management platforms
- Email and marketing systems
- Website hosting and analytics providers
Information may also be disclosed where required by law.
5. Event Attendee Information
For selected MEPRA events, attendee information including name, company, job title, and professional contact details may be shared with official event sponsors or partners where this forms part of the agreed sponsorship benefits.
By registering for a MEPRA event, attendees acknowledge and agree that their professional information may be shared with selected event partners for networking, business engagement, and event-related communications.
Attendees may contact MEPRA at any time should they wish to opt out of such sharing.
6. Photography & Videography Consent and Usage
By attending or participating in MEPRA events, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video recordings, live streams, and other media content may be captured during the event by the organiser or its authorised representatives.
You grant MEPRA the irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right and permission to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, edit, display, and share such photographs, videos, audio recordings, and related media in which you may appear, for promotional, advertising, marketing, public relations, social media, website content, press releases, and other commercial or non-commercial purposes, in any media format now known or developed in the future.
You understand and agree that:
- No compensation, payment, or royalties will be provided for the use of such media.
- MEPRA is not required to notify you prior to any use of the media content.
- MEPRA may use the content without identifying you by name, unless otherwise agreed.
- All rights, title, and interest in such media shall remain the property of MEPRA.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, you must notify the organiser in writing prior to the event or inform event staff upon arrival. While reasonable efforts may be made to accommodate such requests, the organiser cannot guarantee that you will not appear incidentally in crowd or background footage.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
.8 Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Users may adjust browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. MEPRA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.
11. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA)
Email: community@mepra.org
Website Terms & Conditions
Last updated: May 2026
By accessing or using the MEPRA website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.
1. Website Use
The content on this website is provided for general information and professional association purposes only. Users agree to use the website lawfully and respectfully.
2. Intellectual Property
All website content, including logos, branding, text, graphics, videos, and materials, is owned by or licensed to MEPRA unless otherwise stated. Content may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without prior written permission.
3. Memberships & Events
Membership applications, event registrations, and related services may be subject to additional terms, eligibility requirements, and payment conditions communicated separately.
4. Payments & Refunds
Event fees, memberships, sponsorships, and other payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated by MEPRA in writing. MEPRA reserves the right to amend event programmes, speakers, venues, or schedules where necessary.
5. Event Changes & Force Majeure
MEPRA reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, modify, or cancel events due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to regional instability, government restrictions, natural disasters, emergencies, or force majeure events. Any payments made may be transferred to the rescheduled event or future equivalent event at MEPRA’s discretion.
6. External Links
The website may include links to third-party websites for convenience. MEPRA does not endorse or accept responsibility for third-party content or services.
7. Limitation of Liability
MEPRA makes reasonable efforts to ensure website accuracy but does not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or current. MEPRA shall not be liable for any loss or damages arising from use of the website.
8. User Conduct
Users must not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website
- Upload malicious or harmful content
- Use the website for unlawful purposes
- Misrepresent themselves or their affiliation
9. Changes to These Terms
MEPRA may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
11. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA)
Email: community@mepra.org