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Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
MEDCON ’26
Privacy Policy
Please read this policy to understand how your information is handled.
At MEDCON, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you register for MEDCON’26, participate in the conference, workshops, or other activities, or interact with the MEDCON’26 website.
By accessing or using the MEDCON’26 website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information we collect
When you register for MEDCON’26 or interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
Name, email address, phone number, age or date of birth where required, gender where voluntarily provided, medical college/institution, organization, course or professional designation, and other registration details.
Professional & Academic Information
Educational institution, academic year, professional qualification, designation, area of interest, and other information relevant to conference participation.
Registration & Event Information
Conference registration details, workshops selections, attendance information, abstract or presentation details, and other event-related preferences.
Payment Information
Billing details and transaction information required to process registration fees. MEDCON does not directly store your credit or debit card details where payments are processed through third-party payment providers.
Technical Information
IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, website activity, cookies, and similar technical information collected when you use our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used to:
- Process and confirm your MEDCON’26 registration.
- Provide conference tickets, badges, certificates, and other event-related materials.
- Register you for workshops or other activities you select.
- Send registration confirmations, event updates, reminders, schedules, and important announcements.
- Communicate with you regarding changes to the conference or your registration.
- Respond to questions, requests, and customer support inquiries.
- Manage attendance and participation at the conference.
- Facilitate abstract submissions, presentations, competitions, or academic activities where applicable.
- Improve the MEDCON’26 website and overall attendee experience.
- Maintain event security and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
- Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or institutional requirements.
3. Sharing of Information
MEDCON does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share limited information with trusted parties when reasonably necessary to organize and operate MEDCON’26, including:
Payment Providers
Information necessary to securely process registration and payment transactions.
Event Partners & Service Providers
Selected information may be shared with venues, event-management teams, technology providers, printing/badge providers, or other service providers involved in organizing MEDCON’26.
Speakers, Sponsors, or Exhibitors
Where appropriate and permitted, limited attendee information may be shared for conference-related activities. Any such sharing will be handled in accordance with applicable requirements and the purpose for which the information was collected.
Legal & Regulatory Authorities
Information may be disclosed when required by applicable law, court order, regulatory requirement, or lawful government request.
4. Data Security
MEDCON takes reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards when handling personal information and rely on secure third-party services where applicable.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we make reasonable efforts to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Complete and administer your MEDCON’26 registration.
- Provide event-related services and support.
- Maintain appropriate attendance and participation records.
- Fulfill legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations.
- Resolve disputes and enforce applicable agreements.
- Meet legitimate administrative and organizational requirements.
You may request deletion of your personal information after the event, subject to applicable legal, regulatory, or legitimate record-keeping requirements.
6. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information where legally permitted.
- Ask about how your information is being used or shared.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Opt out of promotional or non-essential communications by using the unsubscribe option provided in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The MEDCON’26 website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable essential website functionality.
- Remember preferences and registration-related information.
- Understand website usage and improve performance.
- Enhance the overall user experience.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
8. Third-Party Links
The MEDCON’26 website, emails, or event materials may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services.
These third-party websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and terms of use. MEDCON is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you access.
9. Photography, Videography & Event Media
MEDCON’26 may involve photography, videography, or other forms of event documentation for academic, promotional, educational, or archival purposes.
By attending the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in photographs, videos, or other event-related media. Where required, appropriate consent or notice will be provided in accordance with applicable requirements.
If you have concerns about the use of your image or event-related media, please contact the MEDCON’26 team using the contact information below.
10. Children's Privacy
MEDCON’26 is not intended for individuals who are unable to provide valid consent under applicable law.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent or authorization. If you believe that information belonging to a child has been provided to us improperly, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The MEDCON’26 team may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the MEDCON’26 website, event operations, applicable requirements, or our data-handling practices.
Any updates will be published on this page along with a revised “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your registration, or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
MEDCON’26 📧 Email: medconconferencegimsoc@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.medcongimsoc.org
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests within an appropriate timeframe.
