WCND 2026 India – World Congress of Natural Democracy

Privacy Policy – World Congress of Natural Democracy 2026 (WCND) India

Democracy on Earth – Democracy with Earth
Universal Nationality: Beyond Boundaries

WCND 2026 is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and informational self-determination of all participants, scholars, institutions, and users of its website and services. Privacy is recognized as a core ethical, academic, and democratic value.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to fully understand your rights. By accessing the WCND 2026 website, registering, submitting content, or participating in the Congress, you acknowledge and accept this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part, you should immediately discontinue use of the website.

For any enquiries or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 📧 info@worldcongress.com

This Privacy Policy explains how WCND 2026 collects, processes, stores, uses, and safeguards personal data in accordance with:

Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
Applicable Indian rules, regulations, and judicial interpretations
International best practices in data protection
Academic integrity, research ethics, and democratic governance standards

1. Information We Collect

a) Information Provided Voluntarily

WCND 2026 collects personal and professional data that users provide voluntarily, including:

Name, institutional affiliation, academic/professional designation
Contact details: email, phone, postal address
Account credentials, preferences, and profile information
Abstracts, research papers, presentations, or policy submissions
Registration details (online, onsite, or hybrid participation)
Responses to surveys, feedback, or official communications
Subscription to newsletters, notifications, or official announcements

Purpose: Participant management, academic communication, peer review, event coordination, ethical and democratic engagement, sending updates and information relevant to Congress activities.

b) Technical and Usage Information

Automatically collected information includes:

IP address, browser type/version/language
Device type, operating system, network info
Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns, and interaction logs

Purpose: Technical functionality, performance optimization, cybersecurity, research analytics, accessibility improvements, and improving website experience.

c) Well-Wishes / Souvenir Messages

Messages submitted by participants are collected for potential publication on the website or printed Souvenir.
WCND retains full discretion over which messages are published digitally or in print.
All messages must be original, respectful, and lawful.

2. Lawful Use of Information

Personal data is processed strictly for legitimate, academic, and non-commercial purposes, including:

Managing registrations, submissions, and participation
Sending official notices, schedules, academic updates, newsletters, or notifications
Facilitating scholarly exchange, sessions, and deliberations
Conducting anonymized statistical and institutional analysis
Enforcing Terms & Conditions, ethical, and conduct standards
Optimizing website, digital platforms, and Congress operations

WCND 2026 does not sell or commercially exploit personal data.

3. Data Security and Protection

WCND 2026 implements reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards:

Secure servers and encrypted storage
Controlled access limited to authorized personnel
Regular audits, monitoring, and risk assessments
Cybersecurity aligned with international best practices

Limitation: Internet transmission or electronic storage is never fully secure. Users acknowledge that data submission occurs at their own risk.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

WCND 2026 uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance navigation, personalize experience, analyze traffic, and integrate social media.
Third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) may collect anonymized data to improve website performance and user experience.
Users may control cookies via browser settings; disabling may affect some website functionalities.

5. Geolocation Information

Collected only with explicit consent
Used for event coordination, content delivery, and logistics
Users retain full control over granting or denying access

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data is never shared with unauthorized third parties. Disclosure occurs only:

When required by law, court order, or government authority
To protect public safety, participant rights, or WCND interests
To enforce compliance with policies and ethical obligations

Aggregated or anonymized data may be used for academic research or policy analysis without identifying individuals.

7. Data Retention and Storage

Data is retained only as necessary for academic, legal, or operational purposes.
Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized. Primary storage is in India; cross-border processing occurs only with safeguards.
Access restricted to authorized WCND personnel.

8. Rights of Users

Users have the right to:

Access personal data
Correct, modify, or delete information
Withdraw consent for specific processing

Requests may be sent to: 📧 info@worldcongress.com

9. Intellectual Property and Content Submissions

Authors retain ownership of their submissions.
Submission grants WCND a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to publish, archive, translate, and disseminate content for academic purposes.

10. Participation and Registration Data

Registration, abstracts, or papers are processed for eligibility verification, selection, and event management.
Submission does not guarantee selection, recognition, or award.
Participation may be online, onsite, or hybrid.

11. External Links and Third-Party Services

Website may link to third-party platforms.
WCND 2026 is not responsible for their privacy practices.
Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies independently.

12. Notifications, Announcements, and Communications

Users may receive privacy notices, Congress schedules, academic updates, or institutional communications.
Communications respect data protection standards and user consent.

13. Programme Modifications and Force Majeure

WCND may amend schedules, formats, venues, or digital content due to operational, regulatory, or force majeure events.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Indian laws govern this Privacy Policy.
Courts at Darbhanga, Bihar, have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes.

15. Updates and Amendments

WCND 2026 may update this policy as required by law or institutional necessity.
Changes are effective upon publication on the official website.
Users are advised to review the Privacy Policy regularly.

16. Agreement-Based Appointment

Pursuant to a duly executed agreement, World Natural Democracy (WND) has appointed ICS Global as the authorised event management and organisational secretariat partner for WCND 2026, including coordination of accommodation, travel, local tours, catering, website hosting, technical maintenance, and content updates.

ICS Global may be granted limited, role-specific access to participant data and website-related information solely for operational purposes connected with WCND 2026. All data and digital content shall be processed strictly in accordance with the agreement, applicable data protection laws, and confidentiality obligations. World Natural Democracy (WND) remains the primary custodian of all personal data.

17. Good Faith Operations & Limited Assurance

While World Natural Democracy (WND) undertakes organizational and operational activities for the conduct of WCND 2026 in good faith and with best efforts, certain services or logistical arrangements referenced in event communications—such as language interpretation, operational, technical, or situational factors—may be subject to limitations.

This statement is provided for transparency and does not affect WND’s commitments regarding personal data protection, confidentiality, and privacy as outlined in this Policy.

Last Updated: 2026