Privacy Notice

The European Ceramic Society (ECerS) is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This notice outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in connection with the ECerS 2027 Conference, scheduled from 28 June to 2 July, 2027, at the Valencia Conference Centre, Spain. SECV organizes the Conference on behalf of the European Ceramic Society (ECerS).

About Us

SECV is the organizer of the ECerS 2027 Conference on behalf of ECerS. European Ceramic Society (ECerS) is a non-governmental, non-profit federation of national ceramic societies each representing the ceramists of a member country.. For inquiries related to the ECerS 2027 Conference, please contact the Technical Secretariat at secretariat@ecers2027.org. The Technical Secretariat is managed by SEBGAR TECNOMARK SL, the official Professional Congress Organizer (PCO).

Data Collection and Processing

Personal data is collected directly from you when you register for the Congress, submit abstracts or proposals, or communicate with us via email or other channels. Additionally, we may collect technical data such as IP addresses and browsing actions when you interact with our website. The types of personal data processed include contact details (name, email address, postal address, telephone number), professional details (affiliation, curriculum vitae), abstracts or proposals submitted for the Congress, and payment details for registration fees.

The processing of your personal data is conducted lawfully under Article 6(1) of the GDPR. In particular, data is processed based on the necessity for the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)), compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)), or legitimate interests pursued by SECV and ECerS (Article 6(1)(f)), such as facilitating networking opportunities and improving event management.

Use and Sharing of Personal Data

Your personal data is used to process your registration and participation in the Conference, communicate updates, manage abstract and proposal submissions, and comply with legal obligations. Data may also be used for administrative and statistical purposes related to Congress organization. Personal data may be shared with third parties, such as service providers involved in organizing the Congress, event management companies, and when required by law.

Data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) may occur where necessary for event administration. In such cases, appropriate safeguards will be in place to ensure compliance with Chapter V of the GDPR, ensuring an adequate level of protection for your data.

Data Retention and Security

Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. When retention is no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Information collected may include website usage statistics, which help improve user experience and security.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access (Article 15), rectification (Article 16), erasure (Article 17), restriction of processing (Article 18), data portability (Article 20), and objection to processing (Article 21). If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at secretariat@ecers2027.org.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or data protection policies.

Changes to this Data Processing Notice

We may update this notice periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

For questions or concerns regarding this Data Processing Notice, please contact the Technical Secretariat at secretariat@ecers2027.org.