Last updated: 28 August 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of FAPESP Interdisciplinary School 2025 (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you share with us through our application form and contact form.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our website, you may provide us with:
- Personal details: such as Name, email address, phone number, institution/organization, academic background, and any other information required for event application.
- Messages and inquiries: Details you include when contacting us via the contact form.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, certain information may be collected automatically (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) for technical, analytics, and security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including:
- Processing and evaluating event applications.
- Responding to inquiries sent through our contact form.
- Communicating updates, important deadlines, and relevant event information.
- Ensuring site security and functionality.
- Complying with legal or regulatory requirements.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your information may be shared with third parties only in the following cases:
- With event organizers and authorized staff for application processing and communication.
- With service providers who assist in operating our website or managing event logistics, under strict confidentiality obligations.
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Data is stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction, update, or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for future processing (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly.
9. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact the FAPESP Interdisciplinary School 2025 – Organizing Committee via this link.