**Privacy Policy for AIDC App**

Effective Date: 1-June-2026

Privacy Policy

Welcome to the AIDC App, the official mobile application of the Alexandria University International Dental Congress (AIDC). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard your information when you use the AIDC App.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other information provided by the conference organizers or associated with your account.
  • Event Data: Personalized schedules, workshop registrations, session preferences, attendance records, certificates, and e-badge information.
  • Usage Data: Device information, log data, crash reports, and app usage information that help us improve the application.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to event features, including schedules, e-badges, certificates, and personalized content.
  • Facilitate workshop registrations, attendance tracking, and room access.
  • Send important notifications regarding the congress, schedule updates, and announcements.
  • Improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of the application.
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our services.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

Your information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

  • With the conference organizers for event administration and management.
  • With trusted service providers that assist in operating the application, where applicable.
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights and the safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@congressgateway.com.

6. Third-Party Services

The application may use third-party services to support analytics, notifications, or other event-related functionality. These services are governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The application or related services may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your experience. You can manage these settings through your device or browser where applicable.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the services offered through the AIDC App and to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

  • User accounts are created and managed by the conference organizers.
  • Account information is retained while it is required for conference administration and related services.
  • Event participation records, attendance information, workshop registrations, certificates, and related administrative records may be retained for operational, reporting, and legal purposes where applicable.
  • Technical logs and diagnostic information are retained only for as long as necessary to maintain the security, reliability, and performance of the application.
  • When user information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable legal and operational requirements.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the application and/or on our website. Continued use of the application after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:

Email: info@congressgateway.com