Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2, 2026
Welcome to NWIAPM 2026 ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and register for the Annual Conference of the North-West Chapter, Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (NWIAPM 2026). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register or submit forms, we may collect:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Institution/Hospital Name
- Department
- Designation
- Postal Address
- City and State
- Medical Council Registration Number (if applicable)
- Payment Details (excluding complete card or banking credentials)
- Abstract or Research Submission Details
- Any other information voluntarily provided by you
Technical Information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Pages Visited
- Date and Time of Access
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process conference registrations.
- Verify participant information.
- Manage abstract submissions and scientific presentations.
- Process payments and maintain financial records.
- Send registration confirmations, receipts, and conference updates.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Improve our website and services.
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Payment Information
Online payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateway providers. We do not store your debit card, credit card, CVV, UPI PIN, or net banking credentials on our servers.
Payment information is handled securely by the respective payment gateway in accordance with applicable security standards.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality.
- Remember user preferences.
- Analyze website traffic.
- Enhance user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information only with:
- Conference organizing committee members.
- Authorized service providers.
- Payment gateway providers.
- Government authorities or law enforcement agencies when required by law.
- Technology partners involved in website hosting or maintenance under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:
- Conduct conference-related activities.
- Maintain financial and registration records.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Resolve disputes and enforce our policies.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.
9. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update your registration details.
- Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
Requests may be sent to the conference organizers using the contact details below.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and conference participants. It is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon publication on this website. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
NWIAPM 2026 Organizing Committee
Email: nwiapmpgims@gmail.com
Phone: +91 96467 86105
Venue: Department of Pathology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.