# Privacy policy

**Introduction**\
Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how it is used and shared.

**Information Collection and Use**

* **Browsing Information:** We automatically collect information about your browsing behavior through cookies.
* **Account Information**: When you register for the 21st International and 12th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the ISTVS, we collect your name, address, email, and phone number.
* **Purchase Information**: We collect transaction details related to your purchases on our platform.

**Data Sharing**

* **Service Providers**: We share information with vendors and service providers for order fulfillment and payment processing.
* **Legal Requirements**: We may disclose information to comply with the law or protect our rights.

**Security**\
We employ security measures to protect your personal information. However,  note that no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as entirely secure.

**Cookies and Tracking**\
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage.

**Your Rights**\
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data stored with us. You can opt-out of receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.

**Contact Information**\
For more information or if you have concerns, please reach us at <gs@istvs.org> or via [our contact page](/conference/contact.md).


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