Privacy Policy

We are committed to excellence and to protect the security and privacy of our website visitors, members, and partners. This privacy policy elucidates how we collect, use, and protect personal data. As mandated by data privacy legislation, a website’s privacy policy describes if and how we gather, distribute, or use the personal information of our visitors.

    The details that we acquire from subscribers, the purpose for which we gather it, the way we use it, who we disclose it with, and the legal authority of those who use our service regarding the information they provide have been covered in our terms of service.

    We collect personal data, like

    • Names
    • Email addresses
    • Institutional affiliations
    • Research interests
    • Payment information (for monetization purposes)

    This data is collected through Website interactions (e.g., contact forms, membership sign-ups, payment processing)

    A website may use cookies while visitors are on their page to remember preferences or for advertising efforts. Further to create a profile on the website and to gather information of visitors such as the device & browser used, the operating system, language, time zone, and other factors. Member profiles and research submissions, event registrations and attendance,  cookies & analytics tools will help us to maintain data privacy.

    These terms and conditions regulate how the website or service is used generally and privacy policies are mainly focused with safeguarding users’ personal information. It encompasses usage guidelines, intellectual property, and legal duties, privacy policies deal with data collecting, processing, and protection.

    The website will use personal data for:

    • Communicating research updates, news & events
    • Facilitating research collaborations & partnerships
    • Providing membership benefits & services
    • Processing payments & managing subscriptions
    • Complying with legal & regulatory requirements
    • Improving website services

    To protect personal data the website will ensure implementation of robust security measures, including:

    • Encryption
    • Secure servers
    • Access controls
    • Regular backups
    • And Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) compliance for payment processing

    The website will not share personal data with third-party organizations, except:

    • With explicit consent
    • For research collaborations and partnerships
    • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
    • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services)

    The website will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or until requested to delete or anonymize the data.

    Websites may track your online activity by using a cookie or pixel to identify you even after you leave the site. Individuals have the right to:

    • Access and correct their personal data
    • Withdraw consent for data processing
    • Request data deletion or anonymization
    • Opt-out of communications
    • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

    The website will use cookies & analytics tools to improve website and services. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies and analytics tools.

    The website will reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Changes will be posted on our website regularly and according to conditions.

    For queries, questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy, please contact us at

    By using our website, participating in our research initiatives, or collaborating with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this privacy policy.