International Academic Research Competition (IARCO) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to IARCO. This policy explains what, how, and why we collect, use, manage, export, store, and how to delete your information, and what choices you have with respect to your information.
When we refer to "the Competition", we mean the International Academic Research Competition. When we refer to the "IARCO Team", we mean the organizing committee that acts as the controller or processor of your information.
2. Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all of IARCO's programs and includes [email protected], our Facebook page, Instagram page, and all other IARCO websites and social media platforms.
If you do not agree with the terms, do not access or use the Websites or interact with any other aspect of IARCO's programs.
3. Why We Collect Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Improvement
We use your information to ensure our services are working as intended and to make improvements to IARCO's programs.
3.2 Program Development
We use the information we collect in existing programs to help us develop new ones.
3.3 Analytics
We analyze data about your visits to our sites to optimize our programs.
3.4 Communication
We use your email address to communicate important information about your participation.
4. Your Information
IARCO may collect data and information in a variety of ways:
4.1 Registration Information
Required information includes your name, email address, school name, country of residence, age, and telephone number.
4.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect information when you access or use our Websites including IP address, browser type, and date/time of access.
5. Intellectual Property and Recordings
By participating in the Competition, you consent to be photographed and video-recorded during webinars/workshops.
Prize-winning team members will have their name, age, and country announced on IARCO's Websites.
6. Cookies and Other Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze how visitors navigate our Websites and to improve your experience.
7. Sharing Your Information
IARCO may share information with corporate sponsors and when required by law.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to or deletion of your Personal Data.
To request access to or deletion of your Personal Data, contact us at: [email protected]
9. Modifications
We may change this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates are effective immediately upon notice.