Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Welcome to Xpressions 2026. This Privacy Policy describes how Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (JIBB), SHUATS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services for the Xpressions 2026 event. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
- •Personal Information: When you register for Xpressions 2026, we collect your name, email address, phone number, college/institution name, and course details.
- •Account Information: Login credentials and profile information you provide.
- •Registration Data: Event preferences, team information, and participation history.
- •Payment Information: Transaction details for event registrations (processed securely through our payment partners).
- •Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and features used.
- •Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers for security and analytics purposes.
How We Use Your Information
- •Event Registration: To process and manage your event registrations and participation.
- •Communication: To send important updates about events, schedules, and announcements.
- •Entry Management: To generate QR-coded entry passes and verify attendance at events.
- •Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.
- •Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services and user experience.
- •Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure platform security.
Information Sharing
- •Event Coordinators: Your registration details may be shared with event coordinators for event management purposes.
- •College Administration: Basic participant information may be shared with JIBB and SHUATS administration.
- •Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services for payment processing, email delivery, and analytics.
- •Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- •We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
- •We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.
- •All data transmissions are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
- •Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- •We regularly review and update our security practices.
- •While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
- •Access: You can request access to your personal information at any time.
- •Correction: You can update or correct your profile information through your dashboard.
- •Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data.
- •Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails while still receiving essential event updates.
- •Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Cookies & Tracking
- •We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality.
- •Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- •You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- •Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
Communications
- •Event Updates: Important information about registered events, schedule changes, and announcements.
- •Promotional: Information about upcoming events and features (you can opt out of these).
- •Transactional: Registration confirmations, payment receipts, and entry passes.
- •We will never spam you or share your contact information for unsolicited marketing.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for users who are at least 16 years of age. If you are under 16, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without appropriate consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Questions About Our Privacy Policy?
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.