Privacy & Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026 website (“the Website”) collects, uses, and protects any personal information you provide when using this Website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, organisation, or other details when you register for the event, subscribe to updates, or contact us.
• Technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited on the Website.
• Usage data, including how you interact with the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Process event registrations and related communications
• Respond to enquiries or requests
• Provide updates about the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026
• Improve the Website and user experience
• Monitor and analyse Website usage

We will only use personal information for the purposes for which it was collected.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve user experience.

This Website may use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies – required for the basic operation and security of the Website
• Analytics cookies – used to understand how visitors interact with the Website and improve its performance

The Website does not use marketing or advertising cookies, and we do not use cookies to track visitors across other websites for advertising purposes. You can read our cookie declaration in full at the end of this page.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Website functions. 

5. Third-Party Services

The Website may use trusted third-party services to support its functionality, such as:

• Website hosting providers
• Event registration platforms
• Analytics tools

These providers may process limited technical information necessary for their services. We do not sell or trade your personal data, and we do not use third-party advertising or marketing tracking services.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
• Withdraw consent for certain data uses

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: conference@gbs2026.org 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.