Privacy Policy

Effective date: 19th February 2025

 

Who we are

The World Congress on Design and Health 2026 website (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our Website, which provides information about the World Congress on Design and Health 2026. This website is a platform to share details about the upcoming congress and is organized by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in collaboration with the International Academy of Design and Health.

 

Information We Collect

As a primarily informational website, we collect limited information from you when you use our Website.

 

Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: Similar to most websites, our servers automatically record basic information (“Log Data”) about visits to our Website. This Log Data is typically anonymous and may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring webpage, pages visited on our site, date and time of your visit, and other standard server log information. This data helps us understand website traffic and usage patterns.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. These technologies help us understand how you interact with our Website, which pages are visited, and for how long. This information is generally used in an aggregated and anonymized way. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

How We Use Your Information

As we collect limited information, our use of this information is also limited:

  • To Improve Our Website: We use Log Data and information collected through cookies to analyze website usage, identify trends, and improve the functionality and content of our Website to better serve our visitors. This includes understanding which pages are popular, how users navigate the site, and identifying any technical issues.
  • Website Analytics: We use aggregated, anonymized data derived from website usage for internal reporting and to understand the overall reach and effectiveness of our Website.

 

Sharing Your Information

We are committed to your privacy and do not share your personal information in ways that are not described in this policy. Given the limited nature of data collection on this informational website, sharing is minimal:

  • Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to help us operate and improve our Website (e.g., website hosting, analytics services). These providers may have access to anonymized Log Data and cookie information for the purpose of providing these services to us. They are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • Legal Compliance: While unlikely for this type of website, we may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order, or to comply with other legal obligations.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect the limited information we collect. This includes standard security practices for website hosting and access control. However, because the internet is not a 100% secure environment, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

 

Data Retention

Log Data and anonymized analytics data are typically retained for a period necessary for website analysis and improvement, or as defined by our analytics service providers. We do not retain any personally identifiable information collected automatically for longer than is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

 

Your Rights

As we primarily collect anonymized data, your rights concerning personally identifiable information are limited. However, you have the right to:

  • Control Cookies: You have the right to control cookies via your browser settings. You can set your browser to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
  • Inquire about Data Practices: You have the right to inquire about our data practices and this Privacy Policy. If you have questions, please contact us using the information below.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Analytics: We use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) which use cookies to track website traffic and user interactions, helping us understand how our website is used and how we can improve it.
  • Functionality: Cookies may be used to enable basic website functionality and improve user experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings as described above.

 

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites, such as those of our partners or sponsors. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website. When you click on links to other websites, we encourage you to review their privacy policies as we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended to provide information about a professional congress and is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Please review this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

 

World Congress on Design and Health 2026 Organising Committee
c/o Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

Email: admin@wcdhborneo.com

Phone: +60 82 58 1000