PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for International Conference on Multidisciplinary Computer Science, Electrical, Business & Literature (ICMCEL 2025)

Introduction

The International Conference on Multidisciplinary Computer Science, Electrical, Business & Literature (ICMCEL 2025) ("Conference," "We," "Us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our participants, including authors, presenters, attendees, and other users ("You"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal and professional information in connection with your participation in ICMCEL 2025. By submitting materials, registering, or participating in the Conference, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to facilitate conference operations, registration, publication, and communication:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details provided during registration or submission.
  • Professional Information: Academic affiliations, research interests, professional titles, and institutional details.
  • Payment Information: Billing details, including payment method information, processed securely through our payment gateway (SSLCOMMERZ).
  • Submission Data: Manuscripts, abstracts, papers, or other scholarly contributions submitted to the Conference.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and other data collected through website interactions or virtual conference platforms.
  • Other Information: Additional data provided voluntarily, such as survey responses, feedback, or preferences.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

  • To process registrations, payments, and conference participation.
  • To manage the submission, review, and publication of scholarly materials.
  • To communicate with you about conference updates, schedules, awards, or related activities.
  • To provide access to conference materials, sessions, or virtual platforms.
  • To promote future ICMCEL conferences or related academic opportunities (with your consent).
  • To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Publishers and Indexing Services: To facilitate publication in Axionis Press proceedings or potential inclusion in IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, Scopus, or other databases.
  • Service Providers: Third-party platforms (e.g., virtual conference tools, payment processors like SSLCOMMERZ) that assist with conference operations.
  • Sponsors and Partners: Limited information may be shared for award programs, funding, or promotional activities, as necessary.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the Conference's rights.

We ensure that third parties adhere to reasonable data protection standards, but we are not responsible for their data handling practices.

International Data Transfers

As an international conference, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including Bangladesh, where the Conference is organized. These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws. By participating, you consent to such international data transfers.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security against data breaches or cyber threats.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill conference purposes, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Submission and publication data may be retained indefinitely for archival and indexing purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of certain data (subject to legal and operational constraints).
  • Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@icmcel.org. Note that some requests may be limited due to conference operational needs or legal requirements.

Third-Party Platforms

Conference activities may involve third-party platforms (e.g., virtual event software, payment gateways). These platforms have their own privacy policies, and you are responsible for reviewing them. We are not liable for their data practices.

Marketing Communications

By participating, you consent to receiving emails or other communications about ICMCEL 2025, future conferences, or related academic opportunities. You may opt out of promotional communications by following unsubscribe instructions in emails or contacting us.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time, with changes effective upon posting on the Conference website (https://icmcel.org/). Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Last Updated: August 21, 2025