Introduction

At Elevate Meetings, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our members, customers, volunteers, and other contacts. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of individuals who interact with our website, events, and services.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for our conferences, submit abstracts, or contact us through our website. The types of personal information we may collect include your name, email address, phone number, job title, organization name, and other similar information.

• Your name and contact details
• Date of birth
• Online profile data/usage
• Emergency contact information
• Social media profile information
• Copies of identification documents
• Education and professional information
• Communication information, including Elevate Meetings contact communications
• Purchasing and payment information
• Registration and participation in Elevate Meetings and activities
• Subscription preferences
• Information about the device(s) you use
• Information about service usage
• Cookies
• Authentication data
• Location information
• Author and peer review information
• Other information you upload or provide to us

We may also collect certain non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.

Use of Information

We use the personal information we collect to provide our conference services and communicate with you about our conferences. For example, we may use your email address to send you information about upcoming conferences or to respond to your inquiries.

• To process transactions
• To provide support or other services
• To provide information based on your needs and respond to your requests
• To provide online forums and social networks
• To administer products
• To select content, improve quality, and facilitate the use of the websites
• To serve personalized advertising to you
• To assess usage of Elevate Meetings services
• To communicate with you about a meeting, conference, or event

We may also use your personal information for marketing purposes, such as to send you promotional materials or newsletters about our conferences. If you do not wish to receive these communications, you may opt out at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication.

We may use non-personal information we collect to analyze trends, administer our website, and improve our conference services.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who help us provide our conference services, such as payment processors, email service providers, and conference venue providers.

We may also disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and firewalls, to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.

At Elevate Meetings, we take data privacy seriously and comply with all applicable data privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB). You have certain rights to your data under these laws and regulations. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us via our ‘Contact’ option with "Data Privacy Request" mentioned in the subject line, and in the email, please specify the particular privacy right that you need assistance with. Please note that we may require additional information to fulfill a request, and we reserve the right to charge a fee, where permitted by law, to cover the cost of certain requests.

Your Rights

You have the right to access and update your personal information and to request that we delete your personal information from our records. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@elevatemeetings.org

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices. If we make any material changes to this privacy policy, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at contact@elevatemeetings.org