Introduction
Welcome to the Haematology Patient & Carers Congress (HPCC) website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and related services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information, including:

Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you register for our event or subscribe to our newsletters.

Demographic Information: We may collect demographic information such as age, gender, and location to better understand our audience and improve our services.

Payment Information: If you make payments for event registration or other services, we may collect payment details, such as credit card information or other financial information, in a secure and encrypted manner.

Event Preferences: We may collect information about your event preferences and interests to tailor our offerings to your needs.

Website Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your visit to our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of access.

How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Event Registration: To process your event registration, send confirmations, and provide event-related information.

Communication: To communicate with you about the event, updates, and relevant information.

Analytics: To analyze website usage, improve our services, and enhance user experience.

Marketing: To send you promotional emails, newsletters, and information about our upcoming events, unless you opt-out of such communications.

Payment Processing: To process payments for event registration and other services.

Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:

Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with various aspects of our services, such as payment processing, email communications, and analytics. These service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

Event Partners: We may share limited information with event partners and sponsors for event-related purposes, unless you opt-out.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

Your Choices
Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails or by contacting us directly.

Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us.

Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [contact email or address].

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.