ESTIC-2026 (Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave)
This Privacy Policy describes how ESTIC-2026 (Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave), organized under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) / CSIR, Government of India ("we", "us", "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained through the Website https://estic2026.in/ and related registration forms, communication channels (including WhatsApp), and mobile applications. By using this Website or providing your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with the Website or register for the Event:
We use the information collected for purposes including, but not limited to:
Where you provide a mobile number during registration or opt in through our forms, we may use WhatsApp Business messaging, SMS, or email to send you event-related notifications, updates, and administrative communications relevant to ESTIC-2026. We do not use your contact information for unrelated marketing without your consent, and you may request to stop receiving such communications at any time by contacting us at estic-2026@csir.res.in.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences (such as language selection), and analyze site traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse, or destruction. These measures include appropriate security controls and practices aimed at maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your data. While we take all reasonable and appropriate steps to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including for event coordination, record-keeping, and compliance with applicable legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or withdraw your consent for further communication, by contacting us using the details below. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable timeframe.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, mobile app stores, and social media platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
The Website and Event are intended for a professional and adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: