Vascular Art Privacy Policy
Vascular Art is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, particularly when you submit information via any forms.
What Types of Data Do We Collect and Process?
We collect and process only the Data that is relevant, necessary, accurate, and kept up to date, ensuring that it is strictly required for the intended purpose. (including but not limited to contact forms, registration forms, submission forms, or surveys),
Depending on the case and for information purposes only, the main categories of Data we may collect and process include:
- Identity and Contact Data: such as your name, title, postal address, email, phone number, date of birth, profession, specialty, membership or registration numbers, etc.
- Financial Data: including your banking details.
- Additional Information: any other details you provide through forms, applications, or other interactions with us.
- Technical and Browsing Data: such as your IP address, device information, and browsing patterns.
- Captcha input: (to prevent spam or automated abuse)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data exclusively for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or requests
- To provide you with information related to the Vascular Art Conference
- To maintain internal records for correspondence history
- To improve our website and services through anonymous data analysis
- To comply with legal obligations, if required
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your explicit consent when submitting forms
- Our legitimate interest in managing inquiries, registrations, and submissions
- Compliance with legal obligations in jurisdictions that require data retention or reporting
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Typically, form submissions are stored securely for no longer than 12 months unless further communication or participation is initiated.
Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties.
Your information may only be shared with:
- Members of the Vascular Art Organizing Committee
- Our secure hosting and web service providers (under data protection agreements)
- Government or legal entities, only if required by law
Security Measures
We implement robust security protocols to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure, including:
- SSL encryption for all data transmissions
- Secure access controls on stored data
- Captcha verification to prevent automated submissions
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EU GDPR), you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic analytics, traffic monitoring, and improving user experience. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising tools.
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in regulations or services. The updated version will be published on our website with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact:
info@vascularart.com
Last updated: 11/6/2025