Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how International Conference on Digital Transformation and Emerging Business Models (ICDTEBM 2026) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and register for the conference.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Register for the ICDTEBM 2026 conference through our registration form
• Submit research papers for presentation
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Sign up for conference updates and newsletters

The types of personal information we collect include:

• Full name, email address, phone number
• Organization/Institution name and designation
• Country of residence
• Registration category (Academician, Student, Industry Professional, etc.)
• Payment information (transaction references, payment proofs)
• Paper abstracts and titles (for presenters)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process conference registrations and payments
• Communicate conference updates, important dates, and announcements
• Send confirmation emails and registration receipts
• Verify payment transactions and registration status
• Create conference badges and participant lists
• Send post-conference materials and certificates
• Improve our website and conference services
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Restricted access to personal information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure storage of payment information and documents

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Conference Organizers: Indian Accounting Association (Kochi Branch) and Hofaso Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• Associating Organizations: NeST Digital, DDUKK-CUSAT, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
• Payment Processors: For processing registration fees
• Service Providers: For email communications and conference management
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. 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. Typically, we retain:

• Registration data: 5 years for audit and verification purposes
• Payment information: As required by financial regulations
• Research papers: For publication in conference proceedings
• Communication records: 2 years for reference

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Remember user preferences
• Provide secure session management

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. International Data Transfers

As an international conference, we may transfer and process your personal information in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us