Privacy Policy

Impact Research Communications (IRC) is committed to the lawful and transparent handling of your personal data and fully respects your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy sets forth the principles and practices by which IRC collects, processes, and safeguards personal information, in accordance with applicable international data protection and consumer privacy regulations.

1. Information we collect

• Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, job title, institution/organization, country.
• Registration data: Payment details (via secure third-party processors), session preferences, attendance records.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, usage patterns (via cookies and analytics tools).
• Communication data: Correspondence sent to us, including emails and support requests.

2. How we use your data

We use your data to:

• Register and manage participation.
• Send confirmations, updates, and important event information.
• Process payments via secure, PCI-compliant providers.
• Provide support or respond to inquiries.
• Send promotional or informational content (where consented).
• Analyze usage data to improve our services and website.

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

4. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

5. Data security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers.

6. Third-party links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, you will be notified.

8. Contact us

For any questions contact:

Impact Research Communications (IRC)
Email: connect@impactresearchcommunications.org
Website: https://impactresearchcommunications.org/
Date modified: April 30, 2025