Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and organization during registration or newsletter signup.
• Demographic Information: Gender, date of birth (optional), nationality, and professional affiliation.
• Event Participation Information: Presentation type, abstract title, and any special requests (such as A/V equipment needs).
• Payment Information: If applicable, we may collect billing information for event registration fees. However, payment details are processed securely through our third-party payment processors.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, such as browsing behavior, page views, and clicks. This helps us improve user experience and event-related services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process your registration: We use your information to confirm your participation, send updates about the conference, and ensure all event-related logistics are accurate.
• To communicate with you: We may send you event-related communications, such as schedule updates, speaker announcements, and changes to the event.
• To personalize your experience: We use your information to improve the user experience on our website and provide personalized content and event recommendations.
• To improve our services: We may use your feedback and interaction data to enhance the website and conference services.
• To send marketing communications: With your consent, we may send you promotional emails about future events, research topics, and opportunities related to NSC 2026.

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

3. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. To prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• Encryption: Sensitive data, such as payment information, is transmitted securely using encryption technology.
• Access Controls: We limit access to your personal information to employees and third-party service providers who need it to perform their roles.
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure the protection of your data.

Despite these efforts, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we securely dispose of or anonymize it.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following situations:

• Third-party service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who provide essential services, such as payment processing, email marketing, and website hosting. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any other purposes.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., a court order or government agency request).
• Conference sponsors or partners: With your consent, we may share certain data (such as your institution or research area) with conference sponsors or partners for event-related purposes, such as workshops or special sessions.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you and ask for a copy of that information.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations or contract fulfillment).
• Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances (e.g., if you believe the data is inaccurate).
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer it to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at conference@buscbd.org.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: conference@buscbd.org
• Phone: +8801600248401, +8801878947814
• Address: Barishal University Science Club, University of Barishal, Kornokathi, Barishal-8254, Bangladesh