Data Processing Notice
ESEB2025 Data Processing Notice
Updated on 30th January
The Spanish Society for Evolutionary Biology (SESBE) is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This notice outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in connection with the ESEB 2025 Congress, scheduled from August 17 to 22, 2025, at the International Convention Centre of Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. SESBE organizes the Congress on behalf of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB).
About Us
SESBE is the organizer of the ESEB 2025 Congress on behalf of ESEB. ESEB is an academic society bringing together more than 1,500 evolutionary biologists from Europe and around the world. For inquiries related to the ESEB 2025 Congress, please contact the Technical Secretariat at eseb2025barcelona@aimgroup.eu. The Technical Secretariat is managed by AIM GROUP EVENTS & CONFERENCES, SLU, the official Professional Congress Organizer (PCO).
Data Collection and Processing
Personal data is collected directly from you when you register for the Congress, submit abstracts or proposals, or communicate with us via email or other channels. Additionally, we may collect technical data such as IP addresses and browsing actions when you interact with our website. The types of personal data processed include contact details (name, email address, postal address, telephone number), professional details (affiliation, curriculum vitae), abstracts or proposals submitted for the Congress, and payment details for registration fees.
The processing of your personal data is conducted lawfully under Article 6(1) of the GDPR. In particular, data is processed based on the necessity for the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)), compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)), or legitimate interests pursued by SESBE and ESEB (Article 6(1)(f)), such as facilitating networking opportunities and improving event management.
Use and Sharing of Personal Data
Your personal data is used to process your registration and participation in the Congress, communicate updates, manage abstract and proposal submissions, and comply with legal obligations. Data may also be used for administrative and statistical purposes related to Congress organization. Personal data may be shared with third parties, such as service providers involved in organizing the Congress, event management companies, and when required by law.
Data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) may occur where necessary for event administration. In such cases, appropriate safeguards will be in place to ensure compliance with Chapter V of the GDPR, ensuring an adequate level of protection for your data.
Data Retention and Security
Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. When retention is no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR.
Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Information collected may include website usage statistics, which help improve user experience and security.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access (Article 15), rectification (Article 16), erasure (Article 17), restriction of processing (Article 18), data portability (Article 20), and objection to processing (Article 21). If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at eseb2025barcelona@aimgroup.eu.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or data protection policies.
Changes to this Data Processing Notice
We may update this notice periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this Data Processing Notice, please contact the Technical Secretariat at eseb2025barcelona@aimgroup.eu .