Privacy Policy for the GOSH7

  1. 1. Data Collected
    • Personal Data: Name, email, phone number, affiliation, team details.
    • Technical Data: IP addresses, device information (for virtual participants).
    • Submission Data: Hackathon entries, presentations, communications, abstract content, co-author details (if applicable).
  2. 2. Purpose of Data Use
    • To process registrations, submissions, communication outcomes and coordinate event participation.
    • To publish accepted abstracts in event proceedings, websites, or promotional materials, winners’ names and affiliations on NCOSH platforms.
    • To improve future events through anonymized analysis.
  3. 3. Data Sharing
    • Data is shared only with NCOSH-approved partners (e.g., judges, tech providers) for event execution.
    • Abstracts and author names/affiliations may be shared with reviewers, event partners, or media outlets.
    • Personal contact details (e.g., email, phone) are never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
  4. 4. Data Retention
    • Personal data is retained for 2-year post-event for archival purposes and for legal compliance.
    • Submissions may be archived indefinitely for promotional purposes.
    • Abstracts may be retained indefinitely in NCOSH’s research repository.
  5. 5. Participant Rights
    • Request access, correction, or deletion of personal data via info@goshconference.com.
    • Opt out of promotional communications (excluding critical event updates).
  6. 6. Security
    • Data is encrypted and stored on secure servers.
    • Virtual platforms comply with Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
  7. 7. Consent
    • By registering & submitting an abstract, participants consent to data processing as outlined in this policy.
    • Policy changes will be notified via email or the NCOSH website. Continued participation implies acceptance.
  8. 8. Policy Updates
    • Policy changes will be notified via email or the NCOSH website. Continued participation implies acceptance.