Effective Date: December 2024
At Upcoming Conference Alert (https://upcomingconferencealert.com/), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with relevant data protection regulations, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information when you interact with our website:
- Personal Information: When you register or subscribe to our alerts, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Usage Information: We collect data on how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and other browsing activity. This helps us understand user preferences and improve our services.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies to enhance user experience, customize content, and gather analytics on website usage. For more information on cookies, refer to our Cache and Cookies Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide our services, such as delivering conference alerts and displaying relevant event listings.
- Communication: To send updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries or requests.
- Analytics and Improvement: To monitor usage patterns, enhance website functionality, and improve our services based on user behavior.
- Targeted Advertising: We may use cookies and analytics to deliver relevant ads, including interest-based ads through the Google Adsense program. Users may opt-out of Google’s DART cookie by visiting Google’s ad privacy policy.
3. Sharing of Information
We value your privacy and handle your data with care. We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., Google for ad serving) who help us deliver services and manage our Site. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and adhere to strict data protection standards.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
- International Data Transfers: We may transfer your personal information to trusted service providers in other countries (e.g., the United States and United Kingdom) with data protection laws equivalent to or stricter than POPIA and GDPR.
4. Your Rights
As a user of Upcoming Conference Alert, you have certain rights under data protection laws:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you and request corrections if it is incomplete or inaccurate.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Objection and Restriction: You may object to the processing of your data or request that we restrict its use.
To exercise your rights or make any requests related to your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. All payment and sensitive information are processed via secure servers, and we comply with international security standards.
6. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Non-identifiable, aggregate information may be retained indefinitely for statistical analysis.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and collect data for analytics and advertising. You may control cookie settings in your browser, but note that disabling certain cookies may limit Site functionality.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Changes are effective upon posting to this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please reach out to us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 20 Bay Street, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
Upcoming Conference Alert values your trust and is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy while providing a valuable conference alert service.