Introduction

The Indian Dental Association (IDA), host of the FDI World Dental Congress 2027 ("Congress"), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all delegates, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, visitors, and users of this website.

As a global event welcoming participants from around the world, we process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), and other applicable regulations.

By accessing this website, registering for the Congress, submitting abstracts, participating in scientific activities, or engaging with our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name
• Professional title and designation
• Organization or institution
• Country of residence
• Postal address
• Email address
• Telephone number

Registration Information

• Delegate category
• Membership details
• Session preferences
• Dietary and accessibility requirements

Scientific Information

• Abstract submissions
• Speaker profiles
• Presentation materials
• Educational and accreditation records

Payment Information

• Billing information
• Transaction records

Payment card information is processed securely by authorized payment service providers and is not stored by IDA.

Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website activity and usage data
• Cookie information

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Process registrations and payments
• Manage delegate participation
• Review and administer abstract submissions
• Organize scientific sessions and speaker management
• Issue invoices, receipts, and certificates
• Provide congress-related communications
• Facilitate accreditation and continuing education activities
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Ensure security and compliance with legal obligations

We will only process personal information for legitimate and specified purposes.

International Data Transfers

As an international congress involving participants from multiple countries, personal data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.

Where such transfers occur, IDA will implement appropriate contractual, organizational, and technical safeguards to ensure that personal information remains protected and processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, you may have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to request deletion of personal data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Rights under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Where applicable, individuals may exercise the following rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

• Right to access information regarding personal data processing
• Right to correction and updating of personal information
• Right to erasure of personal data
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to grievance redressal
• Right to nominate another individual to exercise rights in the event of death or incapacity

Marketing Communications

We may send information regarding:

• Congress updates
• Registration announcements
• Scientific programme updates
• Educational activities
• Future congresses and events

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions contained in our communications.

Photography and Recording

The Congress may be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded for educational, promotional, archival, and reporting purposes.

By attending the Congress, participants acknowledge that their image, voice, or likeness may appear in photographs, videos, live streams, publications, websites, social media channels, or promotional materials produced by IDA and FDI World Dental Federation.

Participants who do not wish to be photographed or recorded should notify the Congress Secretariat in advance.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Support registration processes
• Enhance user experience

Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or the cookie consent banner displayed on the website.

Data Security

IDA implements appropriate administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect personal data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintain scientific and educational records
• Support congress administration and reporting requirements

Data will be securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.

Third-Party Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, payment gateways, or services.

IDA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services separately.

Changes to this Policy

IDA reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.