Privacy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. General Information
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data are processed in connection with the website www.ispsr2027.com and the organisation of the 40th International Symposium on Pediatric Surgical Research (ISPSR 2027), taking place in Zurich from 19–21 August 2027.
Personal data are processed in accordance with applicable Swiss data protection law, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). Where applicable, other data protection legislation, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), may also apply.
2. Data Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data in connection with ISPSR 2027 is:
Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich – Eleonorenstiftung
Chirurgische Klinik
Lenggstrasse 30
CH-8008 Zürich
Switzerland
Contact for ISPSR 2027: ispsr2027@kispi.uzh.ch
3. Technical Service Provider
The website is technically developed and maintained by:
Swiss4ward GmbH
Böcklinstrasse 35
CH-8032 Zürich
Switzerland
Swiss4ward processes personal data on behalf of the congress organiser where required for the operation of the website, registration, abstract submission and related technical services.
4. Personal Data We Process
Depending on how you use the website, we may process information such as name, title and professional affiliation; postal address and country; email address and telephone number; congress registration information and participant category; information relating to accompanying persons or social events; abstract submissions, including author and co-author information; payment and payment-status information; communications with the congress organisation; and technical information generated when accessing the website, such as IP address, browser information, date and time of access and server log data.
Only information necessary for the relevant purpose will be collected.
5. Purposes of Processing
Personal data may be processed to operate and secure the ISPSR 2027 website; process congress registrations; manage registration fees and payment status; process and administer abstract submissions and the scientific review process; communicate with participants, abstract submitters, speakers and other congress stakeholders; organise congress-related activities and social events; issue registration confirmations and other congress communications; prepare participant administration and congress documentation; and comply with legal, accounting and administrative obligations.
6. Abstract Submissions
Information submitted through the abstract submission system will be used for the administration and scientific evaluation of submitted abstracts. Abstract information may be made available to authorised members of the organising or scientific committees and reviewers involved in the abstract review process. Accepted abstracts and information about their authors may subsequently be published as part of the scientific programme, abstract book or other congress materials. Submitters will be informed accordingly during the submission process.
7. Registration and Payments
Registration fees are processed using Stripe as the payment service provider. When making a payment, the information required to process the transaction is transmitted to Stripe. This may include name, email address, payment amount, payment method and other information required to complete the transaction.
The ISPSR 2027 website does not store complete credit or debit card details. Payment information is processed by Stripe in accordance with Stripe’s applicable privacy and security policies. Depending on the payment transaction, personal data may be processed in countries outside Switzerland. Where required, appropriate safeguards for international data transfers apply.
8. Email Communications
The email address provided during registration or abstract submission may be used to send transactional communications related to ISPSR 2027, such as submission confirmations, registration confirmations, programme information and important organisational updates. Any separate promotional or marketing communications will be handled in accordance with applicable requirements.
9. Website Hosting and Technical Data – Time4VPS
The ISPSR 2027 website is hosted using infrastructure provided by Time4VPS. When accessing the website, technical information may automatically be processed, including IP address, browser and device information, requested pages, and date and time of access. These data are processed for the secure and reliable operation of the website, troubleshooting and protection against misuse.
The specific server location and any related international data-transfer information should reflect the production hosting configuration.
10. Website Analytics – Matomo
The website uses Matomo to obtain statistical information about the use of the ISPSR 2027 website. This helps us understand how the website is used and allows us to improve its content and functionality. Depending on the technical configuration, Matomo may process information such as pages visited, date and time of access, referring website, browser and device information and an anonymised IP address.
Where configured without tracking cookies and with IP anonymisation, analytics data are not used to identify individual website visitors or for advertising purposes.
11. Disclosure to Third Parties
Personal data may be disclosed where necessary to service providers supporting the organisation and technical operation of ISPSR 2027, including hosting, IT, email and payment service providers. Personal data may also be shared with authorised members of the Organising Committee, Scientific Committee and abstract reviewers where necessary for congress administration and scientific review. Service providers may process personal data only for the agreed purposes and subject to applicable contractual and data protection requirements.
12. International Data Transfers
Where personal data are processed or transferred outside Switzerland, appropriate safeguards will be implemented where required by applicable data protection law. Where relevant, information about the countries concerned and applicable safeguards will be provided.
13. Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable legal, accounting or documentation obligations. Different retention periods may apply depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it is processed.
14. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
15. Your Rights
Subject to applicable data protection law, individuals may have rights regarding their personal data, including the right to request information about their data and, where applicable, correction, deletion or restriction of processing.
Requests concerning personal data may be sent to: ispsr2027@kispi.uzh.ch
16. External Links
The website may contain links to external websites, including hotels, tourism services, transport providers and other third-party services. ISPSR 2027 is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.
17. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated if the website functionality, congress organisation or applicable legal requirements
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