Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ICONIS 2026 (X International Congress on Innovation and Sustainability). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you interact with our website and register for our conference.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and institutional affiliation
• Paper submissions and abstracts
• Payment information for registration fees
• Conference preferences and dietary requirements
• Communication records with conference organizers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your conference registration and paper submissions
• Communicate with you about the conference program and updates
• Facilitate peer review of submitted papers
• Publish proceedings and conference materials
• Improve our conference services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Conference partners: Partner universities and organizing institutions
• Service providers: Payment processors, venue providers, and technical service providers
• Reviewers: Academic reviewers for paper evaluation (anonymized when appropriate)
• Publishing partners: For proceedings publication

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. International Data Transfers

As ICONIS 2026 is an international conference, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: