Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information when you register for an account or the congress:

• Name (First Name, Last Name), Title, Academic Degree
• Country, City, Zip Code, Work Address
• Organization / Institution, Major Specialty, Type of Registration
• Telephone and Mobile phone numbers
• Email address (used as User ID)
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Email communication preferences
• Special requests including dietary requirements
• IP address and browser information for security purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

• Processing congress registration and abstract submissions
• Communicating congress-related updates, schedules, and announcements
• Providing access to your account and personalized services
• Sending email communications based on your selected preferences
• Ensuring the security and integrity of our systems

3. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Passwords are stored using industry-standard encryption. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

4. Data Retention

Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. You may request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting the secretariat.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also withdraw your consent for email communications. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the KSUOG 2026 Secretariat:

E-mail: office@ksuog.or.kr