Privacy notice
Privacy and Data Protection
The organizers of USTS 2026 are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national legislation.
Data Controller
The personal data collected through this event will be processed by the organizing committee of USTS 2026, hosted in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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- Identification information (name, affiliation, email address)
- Professional information (institution, position)
- Registration details and participation in the event
- Submitted abstracts and related scientific content
Purpose of Processing
Your data will be used exclusively for:
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Managing your registration and participation in the conference
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Handling abstract submission, review, and program organization
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Communicating relevant information about the event
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Fulfilling legal and administrative obligations
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Legal Basis
The processing of your personal data is based on:
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Your consent when registering or submitting information
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The necessity to perform services related to the event
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Data Sharing
Your personal data may be shared with:
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Members of the organizing and scientific committees
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Service providers involved in event management (e.g., Indico platform)
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Public conference materials (e.g., participant lists, abstracts), where applicable
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Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, and in accordance with legal requirements.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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To exercise your rights, please contact the organizing committee at: aaron.alejo@usc.es
Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated as necessary. Any changes will be published on this page.