Privacy & Data Protection Policy

Committed to safeguarding your personal information

APSC 2026 Privacy Policy

Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2026 (APSC 2026) (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) recognizes the importance of protecting personal information and is committed to handling such data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Personal Data Protection Act of Sri Lanka (PDPA) and other relevant international standards.

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we may collect, the purposes for which we use it, the parties with whom we may share it, and how you can contact us regarding your information.

If you provide personal data about another individual, you confirm that you are authorized to do so and that you have obtained the individual’s consent for the processing of their data in accordance with this policy and the purposes stated below.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information from APSC 2026 participants, speakers, and delegates.

For All Registrants:

First Name
Last Name
Title
Professional Credentials
Nationality
Position / Designation
Affiliated Organization / Institution
Country of Residence
Email Address
Payment Information (for registration and related services)

For Speakers only:

Photograph
Biosketch / Profile Information

Purposes for Which We Collect and Use Personal Data

The personal data you provide will be used for the following purposes:

To process and manage your registration for the conference, workshops, and other related events
To respond to inquiries and service requests related to APSC 2026
To verify your identity during registration and on-site check-in
To facilitate communication regarding your participation and event logistics
To feature speakers’ profiles or participation details in promotional materials, including the official website, program book, brochures, and social media
To prepare name badges, certificates, and other official event materials
To comply with administrative or legal requirements applicable to the event

Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal data to unrelated third parties

However, your data may be shared with:

Contractors or service providers engaged by us to perform specific functions related to event management, registration processing, or technical operations
Authorized partners who assist with the conference logistics or scientific program coordination

We may also disclose personal data if required by law, a court order, or at the request of a competent regulatory or public authority.

Data Storage and Safeguarding

All personal data collected through the official APSC 2026 website (www.apsc2026.lk) or by other authorized means will be securely stored in a password-protected database with appropriate technical and organizational safeguards in place. We employ reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data.

Retention Period

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, comply with legal obligations, or support post-event administrative requirements.

Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction, updating, or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for specific data uses (where applicable)

Requests should be directed to the APSC 2026 Secretariat using the contact information provided below.

Contact Information

APSC 2026 Secretariat:

Email: apsc2026.secretariat@gmail.com

C/o National Stroke Association of Sri Lanka (NSASL) “Wijerama House”, No. 06, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7 Sri Lanka

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. The latest version will always be available on the official APSC 2026 website.