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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.