Privacy Policy
Introduction
Science Quest and its affiliated entities (collectively referred to as
"Science Quest," "we," "our," or "us")
are committed to protecting your privacy. We provide platforms for
knowledge-sharing and networking among professionals, including scholars,
students, business researchers, and industry experts.
This Privacy
Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect through our services and
online platforms, including our official website and associated conference
services. It also explains how we use, share, and safeguard your personal data,
as well as your rights and choices concerning your information.
This policy does
not apply to third-party websites, products, or services linked to our
platforms. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before
sharing personal information.
Personal Data
We Collect We collect personal data that identifies
or relates to an individual, including but not limited to:
- General Information: Full name, email, phone number, address, photograph, and
professional biography.
- Customer Support: When you contact us, we collect details such as your name,
email, phone number, and any relevant inquiries or concerns.
- Conference Submissions: Research paper, abstract, presentation, or poster submissions,
including research interests and contact details.
- Registration Details: Name, email, phone number, address, and registration fee
details. We do not store or collect credit/debit card details.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Name and email address for periodic updates and promotions.
- Surveys and Feedback: Name, email, and any additional information voluntarily
provided in response to surveys or event feedback.
- Cookies & Online Activity: Browser and device data, including IP address, operating
system, browser type, and usage statistics (e.g., time spent on the
website, pages visited, and referring websites).
How We Use
Personal Data We use the collected data for the
following purposes:
- To provide information about our
services, upcoming conferences, and relevant events.
- To process event registrations,
submissions, and communications.
- To send promotional emails and
newsletters based on consent and interest.
- To conduct research and improve our
services through feedback and surveys.
- To facilitate networking
opportunities and maintain engagement with our community.
- To display targeted advertisements
based on user interests and browsing behaviour.
- To comply with legal obligations and
safeguard the integrity of our platforms.
Sharing of
Personal Data Science Quest does not sell personal
data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Affiliates & Partners: Other Science Quest entities for event organization and
internal operations.
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors such as hotels, banks, payment gateways,
website hosting services, and customer support providers. These providers
are contractually obligated to safeguard your personal data.
- Legal & Compliance
Authorities: Government agencies, regulatory
bodies, and law enforcement when required by law or for the protection of
our rights and interests.
- Event Sponsors &
Collaborators: Limited information may be
shared with event sponsors and partners for promotional and networking
purposes.
Your Rights
& Choices Depending on applicable data
protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data
stored by Science Quest.
- Request corrections or updates to
inaccurate or outdated information.
- Request deletion of your personal
data in specific circumstances.
- Restrict or object to the processing
of your data.
- Withdraw previously given consent
for marketing communications.
- Request the transfer of your data to
another service provider where feasible.
To exercise any
of these rights, please contact us. We will process requests as required by law
and take reasonable steps to verify your identity before making changes.
Data Security
& Retention We implement strict security
measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or
misuse. While we take all reasonable precautions, no online platform is
entirely risk-free. If you suspect any security issues related to your information,
please contact us immediately.
Personal data is
retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose and comply
with legal requirements. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize
the data.
Contact Us For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how
your data is handled, please contact us.