Privacy policy
Who we are
This website is operated for:
AACD 2026 (13th Aegean Analytical Chemistry Days 2026)
Hosted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Website: https://aacd2026.gr
For any privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at:
aacd2026@chem.uoa.gr
What personal data we collect and why
We collect personal data only as necessary for the organization and operation of the event.
1. Registration and ticket purchase
When you register and purchase a ticket, we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Billing details (address, country)
- Professional information (e.g. title, position, organization)
- Payment-related information (handled securely via payment providers)
Purpose:
- To process your registration
- To issue your ticket
- To manage event participation
- To communicate important event information
2. Payments
Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers (e.g. card payment gateways).
We do not store full credit card details on our servers.
Payment providers may collect and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
3. Contact forms
If you contact us via forms or email, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any information you provide
Purpose:
- To respond to your inquiry
- To provide support related to the event
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Ensure proper functionality of the website
- Maintain user sessions (e.g. during checkout)
- Improve user experience
You may control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Technical data
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
Purpose:
- Security
- Fraud prevention
- Website performance
Who we share your data with
We only share data when necessary:
- Payment providers (for processing transactions)
- Website hosting and technical providers
- Email services (for event communication)
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Data retention
We retain your personal data:
- For as long as necessary to manage the event
- For legal, tax, and administrative obligations
Some data may be retained longer where required by law.
Your rights under GDPR
As an EU data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
aacd2026@chem.uoa.gr
Legal basis for processing
We process your data based on:
- Contractual necessity (ticket purchase and event participation)
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (event organization and communication)
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-party services
Our website may include services provided by third parties (e.g. payment gateways).
These services may process your data according to their own privacy policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy:
aacd2026@chem.uoa.gr