Privacy Policy
International Heat Pipe Conference and Symposia (IHPC) Website
Effective Date: July 17th, 2025
At the International Heat Pipe Conference and Symposia (IHPC), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in compliance with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD – Law No. 13,709/2018) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data through our website:
- Personal Data Voluntarily Provided: When users fill out contact or registration forms on our website, we may collect email addresses and other contact information for the purpose of responding to inquiries or sending relevant updates related to our conferences and events.
- Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to gather anonymized statistical information about how visitors interact with our website (e.g., page views, time on site, geographic location, browser type). Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this data.
2. Purpose of Data Processing
We collect and process data for the following purposes:
- To provide information about IHPC events, updates, or administrative communications.
- To analyze website traffic and improve the user experience (via Google Analytics).
- To respond to inquiries and maintain communication with users who contact us via our web forms.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on:
- User Consent: For data submitted through contact forms or email subscriptions.
- Legitimate Interest: For analytical purposes to maintain and improve the performance of our website.
Users may withdraw their consent at any time by contacting us at the address provided below.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Used to monitor and analyze web traffic. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads on its advertising network. For more information, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
We do not share personal data collected through forms with third parties unless required by law.
5. Data Subject Rights
Under the LGPD and GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access to your data
- Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Portability of your data
- Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@ihpcs.org.
6. Security Measures
We take appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data and to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact:
Email: support@ihpcs.org
Organization: International Heat Pipe Conference and Symposia (IHPC)
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the requirements of the LGPD and GDPR while ensuring transparency for our website visitors. Since no personal data is collected, our approach minimizes privacy risks for users.