Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 26, 2026

1. Introduction
Welcome to TEAconf. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights you have under applicable data-protection laws, including the GDPR.

2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate our services, respond to enquiries, and processpayments:
- Personal details you provide when purchasing tickets, submitting forms, or contacting us, such as your name, email address, billing details, or message content.
- Payment-related information processed securely by Stripe. We do not store or have access to fullcredit card numbers.
- Basic technical information that may be processed by our website hosting and infrastructure providers for security, reliability, and normal website operation. We do not use Google Analytics 4, marketing analytics, retargeting, or advertising tracking on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information:
- To process ticket sales and payments via Stripe.
- To respond to enquiries and manage conference-related communication.
- To operate, maintain, and secure the TEAconf website.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website does not use Google Analytics 4, advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or personalization cookies. Some strictly necessary cookies or similar technologies may be used by essential service providers, such as Stripe, to enable payments, security, fraud prevention, and core website functionality. These strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are needed for the website and payment services to function properly.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share personal data with service providers only where necessary to operate TEAconf services.
- Stripe acts as our payment processor and may process or transfer data internationally in accordance with its privacy policy.
- Our hosting, website, form, email, or infrastructure providers may process limited technical or contact data where necessary to provide their services.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@teaconf.org.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, manage conference operations, respond to enquiries, process payments, or meet legal requirements.

8. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

10. Contact
For any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@teaconf.org