Privacy Policy & Cookies — Expo Bebidas y Alimentos Líquidos 2027
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EXPO BEVERAGES & LIQUID FOODS
Aguascalientes, México · May 26 - 28, 2027
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Privacy Policy & Cookies

Expo Bebidas y Alimentos Líquidos (hereinafter EXPOBAL 2027), an event organized by COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V., with registered address at Miguel Hidalgo Poniente 330, Floor 5, Suite 501, Col. Monterrey Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64000 - Mexico, is responsible for the use and protection of the personal data you provide, in accordance with the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP).

Data Controller: The Privacy and Data Protection Department of COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. is the area responsible for processing your personal data. For any inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: arco@expobal.com
1 Personal Data We Collect

We collect your data through three modalities (online forms, in-person forms, mobile applications, and badge scanning) to ensure your proper participation in EXPOBAL 2027:

Identification and Contact

Full name, email address, phone number, address, organization/company, and job title.

Professional Profile

Areas of commercial interest, academic or professional background, and photograph for badge issuance.

Financial/Patrimonial Data

Bank card or billing information for processing payments for access passes or contracted services for EXPOBAL 2027.

Automated Technologies

When browsing www.expobal.com or using our App, we automatically collect your IP address, device identifiers, and browsing behavior data through the following tools:

The use of these technologies involves the transfer of data to servers located outside Mexico. By browsing our site, you consent to such processing as set forth in Section 3 of this notice.

Sensitive Data: Sensitive data will only be processed in cases of medical emergency, accessibility requirements, or disease prevention measures (temperature screening), under explicit consent or vital necessity. Such data will receive special protection pursuant to Article 9 of the LFPDPPP.
2 Purposes of Processing

Your personal data will be used for the following purposes:

Necessary Purposes
  • Responding to your information requests about EXPOBAL 2027
  • Managing your registration and access to the venue, including the issuance of credentials and badges
  • Providing technical and operational support during the event
  • Processing payments for access passes, exhibition spaces, or contracted services
  • Ensuring venue security through CCTV monitoring and crowd control via RFID or Bluetooth technology
  • Responding to medical or security emergencies that may arise during EXPOBAL 2027
  • Complying with legal obligations and requirements from competent authorities
Secondary Purposes (you may object without affecting your participation)
  • Sending you reminders, newsletters, news, and updates related to EXPOBAL and its future editions
  • Conducting statistical analysis through Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to improve the website experience and optimize event outreach
  • Facilitating Matchmaking between visitors and exhibitors through recommendations based on your professional interests
  • Sending you advertising and commercial information from EXPOBAL sponsors and partners

If you do not wish your data to be used for secondary purposes, you may notify us by emailing arco@expobal.com within 5 business days of your registration for EXPOBAL 2027.

3 Data Transfers
Technology Service Providers
  • Google LLC (United States): Web analytics services through Google Analytics and hosting tools
  • Meta Platforms Inc. (United States): Ad campaign tracking and optimization through Meta Pixel
  • Email delivery and communications management providers
  • Website hosting and maintenance company
Matchmaking and Networking

With your prior consent, your name, company, job title, and areas of interest may be shared with other registered participants of EXPOBAL 2027 who have agreed to participate in the networking and matchmaking feature.

Competent Authorities

Your data may be shared with governmental, judicial, or regulatory authorities when required by Mexican law or when necessary to protect the legitimate rights and interests of COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V.

International Data Transfers

Google LLC and Meta Platforms Inc. process data on servers located outside Mexico, primarily in the United States. By accepting this Privacy Notice, you expressly consent to such international transfers pursuant to Article 37 of the LFPDPPP. Both companies maintain internationally recognized data protection mechanisms.

COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. expressly commits to never selling, renting, or commercializing your personal data to third parties for its own commercial purposes.
4 Use of Cookies

The website www.expobal.com uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic and improve your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some site features may be affected.

Information We Collect Automatically
  • Technical Identification: Browser type and version, language preference, and operating system of the device used.
  • Connection Data: IP address and site access times.
  • User Management: Session identification methods and secure access credentials.
  • Digital Interaction: Record of your activity on our website and your interaction with our informational emails.
What Are Cookies and How Do We Use Them?

Cookies are small data files transferred to your computer's hard drive or mobile device when you browse our sites. We use them to remember your preferences and optimize site functionality.

To manage or disable cookies: Google Chrome · Safari · Firefox · Microsoft Edge

Web Beacons and Email Tracking

COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. may use web beacons and tracking tags on our site and in HTML-formatted emails. For additional information, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

5 ARCO Rights

Pursuant to the LFPDPPP, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. and learn how it is being used
  • Rectify your data when it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated
  • Cancel your data when you believe it is not being processed in accordance with the principles of the LFPDPPP
  • Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, particularly those of a secondary nature described in Section 2
How to Exercise Your ARCO Rights

Send a request to arco@expobal.com including: full name and preferred contact method, copy of a valid government-issued photo ID, clear description of the data regarding which you wish to exercise your right, and in the case of rectification, documentation supporting the requested correction.

Response Timeframes

COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. will respond within a maximum of 20 business days from receipt. In complex cases, this period may be extended by an additional 20 business days, provided you are notified before the original deadline expires, pursuant to Article 24 of the LFPDPPP. Once resolved, we will have 15 business days to implement the decision made.

Limitations

The exercise of ARCO rights may be denied or limited when necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect third-party rights, or when the data is required for the existing legal relationship between you and COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V.

6 Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw consent granted for the use of your personal data at any time by writing to arco@expobal.com. Please note that in some cases, COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. may not be able to process the withdrawal immediately due to existing legal obligations or the need to retain data to fulfill the legal relationship between the parties.

7 Changes to This Privacy Notice

COMFIA Grupo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. reserves the right to modify this Privacy Notice at any time to reflect legislative changes, internal policies, or new requirements for the provision of EXPOBAL's services.

Any modifications will be communicated through publication on the official website www.expobal.com at least 30 days in advance of their effective date. We recommend reviewing this notice periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.