XV Progress in Motor Control

Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

The XV Progress in Motor Control Conference (the “Conference”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and participants. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Registration Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, phone number, and payment details.
  • Presentation & Abstract Submissions: Authors’ names, affiliations, and research content.
  • Event Participation Data: Attendance records, session preferences, and survey responses.
  • Media & Recordings: Photos, videos, or audio recordings taken during the conference for documentation and promotional purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data will be used for the following purposes:

  • Event Management: Processing registrations, providing access to conference materials, and communicating essential updates.
  • Scientific Program & Networking: Sharing presentation details with attendees, including abstracts and speaker bios.
  • Administrative & Legal Compliance: Managing financial transactions, ensuring security, and complying with applicable laws.
  • Promotional & Outreach Activities: With your consent, we may use event recordings and photos for future conference promotions and academic dissemination.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share the necessary data with:

  • Conference Partners & Sponsors (only with your explicit consent for networking opportunities).
  • Service Providers handling event logistics, such as payment processors and venue operators.
  • Academic & Research Institutions for scientific dissemination (e.g., program booklets, conference proceedings).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, while we take all reasonable precautions, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and request copies of your data.
  • Request corrections or updates.
  • Withdraw consent for promotional use.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational constraints).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mariusz.furmanek@uri.edu 

7. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Conference Organizing Committee
XV Progress in Motor Control Conference
Email: mariusz.furmanek@uri.edu 

8. Updates to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be communicated via the conference website and email notifications where applicable.