Scientia Academia is committed to protecting your personal data. We strictly adhere to global data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, to ensure your information is handled securely and transparently.

Information We Collect

We may electronically collect, store, and process the following user data:

  • Registration Details: Information provided upon creating an account, including names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses.
  • Profile & Event Data: Information provided or modified by users when updating their profiles or submitting conference announcements.
  • Direct Communications: Records of correspondence when you contact us via email or customer support channels.
  • Usage Analytics: Tracking data regarding the website sections you visit to improve user experience.
  • Payment Processing: Credit card and financial transaction details are processed exclusively through secure, encrypted third-party payment gateways and are not stored on our local servers.

Use of Cookies and Third-Party Advertising

  • We utilize cookies to authenticate users, save preferences, and track non-personal statistical data (such as demographics, browsing habits, and site traffic patterns).
  • We participate in the Google AdSense Google uses cookies (such as the DART cookie) to serve relevant, interest-based advertisements based on your visit to our site and other platforms across the internet. Users can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing, Disclosures, and International Transfers

  • Purpose: Collected data is used solely to deliver our services, authenticate users, direct conference announcements to the right audiences, and compile internal statistical data. Scientia Academia retains full ownership of compiled, non-personal statistical insights.
  • Consent & Legal Obligations: We will never disclose your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, unless legally compelled to do so to comply with statutory laws or judicial obligations.
  • Cross-Border Transfers: To facilitate global service delivery, your data may be securely transferred to and processed on servers located in internationally recognized data-secure jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and the United States. All transfers comply with strict data protection agreements.

Your Rights

  • Access and Correction: Users have the right to access their stored personal data and request immediate rectification of any errors or incomplete information.
  • Complaints: If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your respective National Data Protection Authority.

Questions regarding your data? Contact our privacy team at support@scientiaacademia.com.