Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The University of Cabo Verde ("UNICV," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you register for or participate in the UNICV Conference 2025.

2. Information We Collect

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website information
• Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Provide personalized content
• Improve user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Conference Administration

• Process registration and payment
• Communicate about conference details and updates
• Organize sessions, workshops, and activities
• Provide conference materials and certificates
• Facilitate networking opportunities

3.2 Academic and Research Purposes

• Publish conference proceedings and abstracts
• Facilitate academic collaboration
• Create participant directories (with consent)
• Support research networking

3.3 Marketing and Communications

• Send conference-related announcements
• Inform about future events and opportunities
• Share relevant academic content and resources
• Conduct surveys and feedback collection

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given explicit consent, such as:

• Including your information in participant directories
• Sharing contact information for networking purposes
• Publishing your research abstracts and presentations

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Payment processing
• Email communications
• Website hosting and maintenance
• Data analytics
• Conference logistics

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure participant safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmission and storage are encrypted
• Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Regular Updates: Security systems are regularly updated and monitored
• Secure Hosting: Data is stored on secure servers with backup systems
• Payment Security: Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant providers

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Update your contact preferences
• Download your data in a portable format

6.2 Communication Preferences

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Opt out of future event notifications
• Choose not to participate in surveys
• Limit data sharing for networking purposes

6.3 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to:

• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Legitimate business interests
• Academic record-keeping needs
• Ongoing conference obligations

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Cape Verde. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill conference-related purposes
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain academic records

Generally, we retain conference participant data for 7 years after the conference date.

9. Children's Privacy

Our conference and website are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered participants
• Displaying prominent notices during login

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: