Privacy Policy

Why this Privacy Policy?

This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with, inter alia:
a) Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000;
b) Regulation 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Information) Rules, 2011 (the “SPI Rules”); and
c) Regulation 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

This Privacy Policy states the following:

The type of information collected from the Users, including sensitive personal data or information;
The purpose, means and modes of usage of such information; and
How and to whom we will disclose such information.

At www.cdidiabetessummit.org and the International Diabetes Summit Mobile Application (“App”), we consider the privacy of our visitors, delegates, faculty members, sponsors, and users to be extremely important. This Privacy Policy describes in detail the types of personal information that is collected and recorded and how we use it.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information through the Website and Mobile App:

1. Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Organization/Hospital name
Designation
City/State/Country
Registration details for conference participation

2. Sensitive Personal Data (if applicable)

Payment details (processed through secure third-party payment gateways)
Professional credentials (for CME certification or delegate verification)

We do not store credit/debit card information on our servers.

3. Technical Information

IP address
Device information
Operating system
Browser type
App version
Usage analytics
Date/time stamps

Log Files

Like many other websites and mobile applications, www.cdidiabetessummit.org makes use of log files. These files log visitors to the site – a standard procedure for hosting companies and analytics services.

The information inside the log files includes:

Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
Browser type
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date/time stamp
Referring/exit pages
Number of clicks

This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site/app, track user movement, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other such data are not linked to any personally identifiable information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Website

www.cdidiabetessummit.org uses cookies to:

Store visitor preferences
Record user-specific information
Personalize content based on browser type
Improve website functionality

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

Mobile App

The International Diabetes Summit App may use:

App analytics tools
Device identifiers
Session tracking
Push notification tokens

This helps us:

Improve user experience
Send event-related updates
Fix bugs and improve performance
Monitor app usage statistics

The App does not access contacts, photos, microphone, camera, or location unless explicitly required and permitted by the user.

Purpose of Data Collection

We use collected information to:

Process conference registrations
Provide access to scientific sessions and event schedules
Issue participation certificates/CME credits
Send event notifications and updates
Provide customer support
Improve website and app performance
Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

Event organizing committees
Accreditation authorities (for CME certification)
Secure third-party service providers (payment gateways, analytics, hosting)
Government authorities when legally required

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices and procedures as required under applicable Indian laws, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

Conference management
Legal and compliance requirements
Certification and audit purposes

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website and App are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Third-Party Links

Our Website and App may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This privacy policy applies to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website and users of our mobile application regarding information shared and/or collected there. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than the website and app.

Consent

By using our Website and/or Mobile Application, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Contact Information

If you require any more information or have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: ids@cdi.org.in

Updates to this Policy

This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 25, 2026.

We may update, amend, or make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and within the mobile application where applicable.