1. Introduction
The Junior Conference of Computational Biology (JC2B 2025) is committed to protecting the privacy of its participants and visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
2. Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary for organizing the event:
- Identification data: First name, last name
- Contact details: Email address, institutional affiliation
- Contribution-related data: Titles and abstracts of presentations/posters (if you submit a contribution)
No sensitive data (as defined by GDPR) is collected.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for:
- Managing your event registration (badges, session access)
- Organizing logistical aspects (meals, spaces, equipment)
- Communicating with you before, during, and after the event (confirmations, programs, conference proceedings)
- Publishing conference proceedings (only for accepted contributions, with your consent)
We do not sell, exchange, or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of your data is based on:
- Your consent (which you give when registering or submitting a contribution)
- Performance of a contract (your participation in the event)
- Our legitimate interest in organizing a high-quality scientific event
5. Data Retention Period
Your personal data will be retained for:
- 1 year after the event (until November 13, 2026) for registration data
- 5 years for conference proceedings (only for published contributions, with your consent)
After these periods, your data will be automatically deleted from our systems.
6. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Accidental modification or destruction
- Data breaches
Data is stored on secure servers hosted by I2BC, with access restricted to event organizers only.
7. Your Rights
In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Obtain confirmation that we process your data and access it
- Right to rectification: Have inaccurate data corrected
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restriction: Restrict the processing of your data
- Right to portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to the processing of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address that will be communicated shortly. We will respond within 1 month (unless there is particular complexity).
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website does not use any tracking cookies. Only strictly necessary technical cookies may be used:
- Session cookies for forms (deleted when you close your browser)
- Cookies to remember your preferences (e.g., hiding a banner)
9. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated. In case of substantial changes, we will:
- Display a banner on the website
- Send you an email if you are already registered
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
10. Contact
For any questions regarding this policy or the use of your data:
Email: jc2b.paris.saclay@gmail.com