{"id":3,"date":"2025-05-30T07:27:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-05-22T07:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:24:59","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n
\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/defs>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Last Updated:<\/b> May 2026<\/p>\n

1. Introduction<\/h3>\n

Welcome to the official website of the 22nd European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Congress (ESCAP 2027<\/b>), accessible via https:\/\/escap2027.eu<\/a> (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).<\/p>\n

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website, register for the congress, submit abstracts, or otherwise interact with us.<\/p>\n

This Policy has been compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016\/679 and applicable national data protection legislation.<\/p>\n

2. Data Controller & Congress Secretariat<\/h3>\n

For the purposes of the GDPR, the Data Controller and Official Congress Secretariat handling all organization, registration, and data processing services is:<\/p>\n

Erasmus Conferences & Events S.A.<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  • \n

    Address:<\/b> 49 Chaldeias Str., 167 77, Ellinikon, Greece<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Phone:<\/b> +30 210 7414700<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Email:<\/b> info@escap2027.eu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Website:<\/b> www.erasmus.gr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    3. What Personal Data We Collect<\/h3>\n

    We collect and process various types of personal data depending on how you use our Website and services:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • \n

      Navigation Data:<\/b> IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and information on how you interact with our website (via cookies).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      Account & Registration Data:<\/b> First name, last name, title, profession\/specialty, organization\/institution, country, email address, phone number, and billing\/invoice details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      Abstract Submission Data:<\/b> Author names, institutional affiliations, contact emails, and the scientific content of your submission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      Communication Data:<\/b> Information provided when you contact us directly via email forms or customer support channels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h3>\n

      We process your personal data under the following legal frameworks:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • \n

        Performance of a Contract:<\/b> To process your registration, manage your abstract submission, and provide you with access to the ESCAP 2027 Congress events and materials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        Legal Obligation:<\/b> To comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory financial requirements (e.g., invoicing).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        Legitimate Interests:<\/b> To improve website performance, ensure network security, and send you important administrative updates regarding the congress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        Consent:<\/b> Where you have explicitly opted-in to receive promotional newsletters and updates about future congresses or related scientific activities. You can withdraw your consent at any time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        5. How We Use Your Data<\/h3>\n

        Your personal data is utilized strictly for congress-related purposes:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • \n

          To process registrations, payments, and issue participation badges\/certificates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          To manage scientific abstract evaluations, scheduling, and publication in the congress program.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          To communicate essential organizational updates, venue guidelines, and scheduling changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          To respond to your questions, inquiries, or technical support requests.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          To send marketing communications regarding ESCAP 2027 (only if you have provided consent).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures<\/h3>\n

          We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share your data with trusted third parties strictly necessary for the execution of the congress:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • \n

            The European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ESCAP):<\/b> As the overarching organizing body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          • \n

            Technical Service Providers:<\/b> IT companies hosting our website, abstract submission platforms, or software providers managing registrations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          • \n

            Financial Institutions:<\/b> Secure payment gateways utilized to process registration fees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          • \n

            Legal Authorities:<\/b> Only if required by law, court order, or government regulation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            All our third-party processors are bound by strict contractual agreements to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data in compliance with GDPR.<\/p>\n

            7. Data Retention Policy<\/h3>\n

            We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • \n

              Congress Registration and Participation Data:<\/b> Retained for the duration required by local financial, tax, and accounting regulations (typically up to 10 years in Greece).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Abstract Submissions and Academic Records:<\/b> May be archived for scientific reference and historical records of the ESCAP congress history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Marketing & Newsletters:<\/b> Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              8. Data Security<\/h3>\n

              We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, data encryption (SSL\/TLS), access control lists, and regular security reviews.<\/p>\n

              9. Your Rights Under GDPR<\/h3>\n

              As a data subject, you hold the following rights regarding your personal information:<\/p>\n

                \n
              • \n

                Right of Access:<\/b> You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Right to Rectification:<\/b> You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”):<\/b> You can request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or tax retention obligations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Right to Restrict Processing:<\/b> You can ask us to temporarily suspend processing your data under certain conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Right to Data Portability:<\/b> You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Right to Object:<\/b> You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at info@escap2027.eu<\/b>.<\/p>\n

                10. Cookies Policy<\/h3>\n

                Our website uses cookies to optimize your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and ensure the proper functioning of registration forms. You can manage, block, or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings.<\/p>\n

                11. Amendments to this Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n

                We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates in our services or changes in legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.<\/p>\n

                12. Contact Information & Complaints<\/h3>\n

                If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:<\/p>\n

                  \n
                • \n

                  Email:<\/b> info@escap2027.eu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) at www.dpa.gr.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Last Updated: May 2026 1. Introduction Welcome to the official website of the 22nd European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Congress (ESCAP 2027), accessible via https:\/\/escap2027.eu (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":653,"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions\/653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/escap2027.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}