Privacy Policy

Last update: 05.02.2025

This Privacy Policy describes how ICMB 2025 – International Conference: Molecular Biology – Current Aspects and Prospects (hereinafter referred to as “the Conference” or “we” or “us”) collects, uses and protects the personal information of users of the official website [https://icmb2025.stiinta-cercetare.ro/].

By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. What data are we collecting?

We collect personal information directly from users by:

Registration form – first name, last name, e-mail address, phone number, institutional affiliation, payment details (if applicable).
Contact form – name, e-mail address, message.
Newsletter – e-mail address to subscribe to conference updates.
Cookies and similar technologies – we collect data about user interaction with the site to improve the online experience.

2. How do we use the data?

The data collected is used for:

Conference registration and attendance management.
Sending administrative information and event updates.
Issuing invoices and payment confirmations.
Improving the user experience on the website.
Marketing communications (with user consent only).

3. Who has access to your data?

We do not sell, rent or share personal data with third parties, except:

IT service providers and payment processors who assist us in managing the website and payments.
To legal authorities where we are required by law to provide information.

All data is protected by appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

4. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access – you can request information about the data collected.
Right to rectification – you can ask for inaccurate data to be corrected.
The right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’) – you can request erasure of data, except for data necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Right to object – you can refuse the use of your data for marketing.
Right to data portability – you can request the transfer of your data to another controller.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at icmb2025@stiinta-cercetare.ro

5. Data retention

We keep data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses cookies for:

Analytics and statistics – Google Analytics or other similar services.
Essential functionality – for authentication and navigation.
Marketing – with user consent only.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

7. Data security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, loss or destruction.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the site and users will be notified of significant changes.

9. Contact

For any questions related to data protection, you can contact us at: icmb2025@stiinta-cercetare.ro

By using the website and registering for the conference, you confirm that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.