Privacy
Last Updated: May 23, 2026
Surat Textile Exhibition (STE 2026), organized by AKAS Group, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your business and personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard data when you visit our website (stex2.vercel.app), register as an exhibitor, book exhibition stalls, or submit inquiries.
1. Information We Collect
To facilitate B2B stall bookings and buyer registrations, we collect trade-related details including:
- Company Name, Authorized Contact Person name, and designation.
- Active commercial contact numbers and verified WhatsApp business numbers.
- Corporate email address and business registered city.
- GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number) for legal B2B verification.
- Business Type (e.g., Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Retailer) and Primary Product Categories.
- Exhibition specifications, such as desired stall dimensions and annual business turnover brackets.
2. How We Use Your Information
The collected corporate details are processed to:
- Process and verify your commercial exhibition stall applications.
- Send verified tax receipts, registration invoices, and floor blueprints.
- Provide instant B2B inquiry confirmation alerts directly via WhatsApp and Email.
- Coordinate logistics, VIP lounge passes, and exhibition badge printings.
- Provide media and advertising opportunities relative to your trade catalog.
3. Data Security and Retention
We implement industry-grade technical and organizational measures to protect your commercial data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. All submitted GSTIN and contact details are stored securely. We retain trade inquiry records only as long as necessary to complete commercial booking agreements and legal tax reporting.
4. Contact Our Compliance Team
If you have any questions concerning this Privacy Policy or your business data rights, please contact the AKAS Group Compliance Office:
AKAS Group (STE Organizers)
Email: compliance@akasgroup.in
Hotline: +91 99507 87787
Address: Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC), Sarsana, Surat, Gujarat - 395007