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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Thank you for visiting IRIS 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use our website and services. By using the IRIS platform, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information: We may collect personal details such as your name, email address, contact number, institution name, and other relevant information when you register for events, workshops, competitions, or create an account on IRIS.

b. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal data including browser type, IP address, device information, operating system, and usage analytics to improve performance, security, and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

a. Event Registration & Participation: Personal information is used to process registrations, manage participation in events, issue confirmations, and provide important updates related to IRIS activities.

b. Communication: We may use your email address or contact details to send notifications regarding schedules, results, announcements, promotions, or other event-related information. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.

c. Service Improvement: Non-personal information is analyzed to understand user behavior, diagnose technical issues, and enhance website functionality and overall experience.

3. Disclosure of Information

a. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers such as payment gateways, authentication services, and hosting providers solely for the purpose of operating and improving IRIS services.

b. Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes, including court orders or governmental requests.

4. Data Security

IRIS takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

5. Cookies

IRIS may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by IRIS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

IRIS reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on the website. Continued use of the IRIS platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact us at:

tss.gndu@gmail.com

By using IRIS 2026, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.