This Privacy Policy outlines how the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) collects, uses, and protects personal information from its members, website visitors, and participants in ISSBD events and research activities.
ISSBD is incorporated in the United States and is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly. Any information collected—whether through our website, membership services, event registrations, or research collaborations—will be managed in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable international privacy standards.
By using ISSBD’s website or participating in ISSBD activities, you agree to the terms of this Policy. ISSBD may update this Policy periodically, with changes taking effect upon posting to our website or as required by law. Continued engagement with ISSBD after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Summary of Key Points
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. Here’s a quick overview:
- What we collect: Membership details, event participation, website usage, and transaction data.
- Why we collect it: To manage memberships, organize events, improve our website, and share ISSBD updates.
- Who we share it with: Only necessary partners (e.g., event organizers, payment processors). We do not sell your data.
- Your rights: You can request deletion of your data at any time.
- How we protect it: Secure servers and strict access controls.
- Legal Compliance: ISSBD complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
For full details, please see below.
Full Privacy Policy
1. Data Collection
ISSBD collects personal data from members, event participants, and website visitors, including:
- Profile: Professional affiliation, Department, Position, Home Address, Region, Research interests.
- Membership Information: Membership status, Membership category, Low income Category recipient.
- Event and Publication Data: Registration details, Submission details, and conference participation records.
- Website and Online Data: Creator, IP addresses, Browser, Create and Update date, browsing behavior.
- Financial Transactions: Payment details for membership fees, event registrations, and donations.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
ISSBD uses collected data to:
- Manage membership accounts and communicate with members.
- Organize and facilitate conferences, workshops, and publications.
- Share newsletters, research updates, and society-related communications.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Process payments and maintain financial records.
3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Use
ISSBD does not sell or rent personal data. However, data may be shared with:
- Event organizers and partner institutions for conference management.
- Service providers handling payment processing and website hosting.
- Research collaborators or funders (with explicit consent where required).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
- Some data may be shared with members to enhance communication and support ISSBD initiatives, but only after explicit consent.
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect personal data.
4. Data Security Measures
ISSBD implements security measures to protect personal data, including:
- Secure servers.
- Restricted access to personal data based on roles and responsibilities.
- Regular security audits and updates to IT infrastructure using SiteLock.
- Regular backups using CodeGuard.
5. User Rights and Opt-Out Options
Members and website users have the following rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws:
- Access and Correction: Request access to personal data and update inaccurate information.
- Data Deletion: Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal and contractual obligations).
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of newsletters and promotional emails.
Requests can be submitted via webmaster@issbd.org
6. Data Retention Policy
ISSBD retains personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the intended purposes or comply with legal obligations. Upon request, we will securely delete personal data that is no longer required.
7. International Data Transfers
As an international organization, ISSBD may transfer personal data across borders. When doing so, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers.
- Compliance with GDPR for European Economic Area (EEA) residents.
- Adherence to data protection agreements with third-party service providers.
8. Policy Updates
ISSBD may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. Members will be notified of significant changes via email or website announcements.
9. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact: International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD)
Email: webmaster@issbd.org
This Privacy Policy is designed to align with ISSBD’s mission of fostering international research collaboration while safeguarding the privacy of its members and participants. It complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection regulations.