Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Muzaffarnagar Association of Pediatrics ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and registrants of UP PEDICON 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or register for our conference.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, professional qualifications, and institutional affiliation.
• Payment Information: Bank transaction details and payment receipts submitted during registration.
• Professional Information: Medical registration number, specialization, and membership details.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing conference registrations and payments
• Communicating conference-related information and updates
• Issuing certificates and conference materials
• Responding to inquiries and providing support
• Improving our website and services
• Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in organizing the conference
• With sponsors (limited to name and affiliation, with consent)
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights and safety of others

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Registration data is typically retained for 3 years after the conference.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some website functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Google Forms for registration. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and conference are intended for healthcare professionals and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: