Privacy Policy
Who We Are
At ATCONGRESS DUBLIN LTD, we prioritize the protection and privacy of your personal information. Our privacy policy outlines the collection and usage of your information, including name and email, and the measures we take to safeguard it. As per relevant data protection laws, including the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, ATCONGRESS DUBLIN LTD is the responsible entity for your personal data within our operations.
Photography and Filming at the Congress
During the events of the Congress held at University College Dublin and its surroundings, photography and filming will occur. Our photographers will be considerate of individuals’ preferences, ensuring clear visibility when capturing images. If you prefer not to appear in any media, please inform us in advance, or choose seating towards the back of the venue. These visual materials will serve to document the event, share content online, and promote the Alexander Technique. Group photos may feature in Congress publications, promotional materials, and on the official website.
Information Provided During Pre-Booking and Full Registration
When registering for pre-booking, full registration or joining our mailing list, you voluntarily provide personal details such as your name, address, contact details and email address. ATCONGRESS DUBLIN LTD collects this information via Mailchimp and Google forms, alongside data about your device (IP address, browser type, etc.). We utilize this data to enhance user experience, maintain service quality, and generate insights for improving our offerings. Additionally, we may use statistics derived from this information for public presentation, such as in surveys.
How we use your Personal Information
ATCONGRESS DUBLIN LTD utilizes your personal information for necessary communication, recording pre-bookings, full registration details and advancing our legitimate business interests. This includes website operation, service improvement, dissemination of Congress-related information, and addressing user inquiries. Following registration, a welcome email is sent, and periodic service updates and Congress information are provided to registered users.
Storage of Personal Information
Your personal information is retained on our systems only for the duration required to fulfil outlined purposes or until you request deletion as per your right of erasure. Legal, tax, or regulatory obligations may necessitate the retention of certain data beyond your request for deletion. For further details, please contact [email protected].
Personal Information Access and Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers such as Mailchimp and others, with your explicit consent with your sign up or as required by law.
Please note that your name, country of origin, and email address will be shared with Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority. To secure some funding for the Congress, a completed post-event evaluation report is required, and their claims department may conduct random checks to verify delegate attendance after the conference.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to personalize and enhance your online experience. You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking [here: Manage your Cookie Consent settings]. For more information on cookies and how to disable them, please refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie.
Data Security and Integrity
ATCONGRESS DUBLIN LTD is dedicated to safeguarding the personal information we hold against misuse, loss, or unauthorized access. We secure this data on protected computer servers to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have various rights concerning your personal information, including access, rectification, restriction, objection, portability, and erasure.
Complaint Resolution
If you believe we have not adhered to this policy or your data protection rights, you can file a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission. However, we encourage you to first attempt resolution by contacting us at [email protected].
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on our site may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other websites, behaving similarly to content visited directly on those sites. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions with embedded content, subject to their own privacy policies.
Sharing Your Data
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers, such as Mailchimp and others, to facilitate various aspects of our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to us.
Additionally, we may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if you provide explicit consent for such disclosure.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments on our website may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Furthermore, certain functionalities on our website may utilize services provided by external platforms, which may involve the transfer of data to servers located in different countries.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate follow-up and moderation. User profile information provided during website registration is also stored, with users retaining control over their data. Administrators can access and modify this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You can request an exported file of your personal data or deletion of such data, except where retention is required for administrative, legal, or security reasons.