Privacy Policy

 

The 11th Asian Pacific Congress on Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (hereinafter "APCB2027," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all participants, registrants, and visitors in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in connection with your registration and participation in APCB2027.

 

We collect the following categories of personal data:

 

Registration Data

• Full name, professional title, and specialization
• Institutional affiliation and work address
• Email address and contact number
• PRC license number (for Philippine-based registrants, if applicable)
• Society or organization membership details 

Payment Data

• Bank transfer reference numbers and transaction confirmations
• Credit card billing name and last four digits (no full card numbers are stored)
• Billing address
• Amount paid and date of transaction 

Participation Data

• Abstract submissions and co-author information (for presenters)
• Dietary or accessibility requirements (if voluntarily provided)
• Attendance logs and session participation records

Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

We will not use your data for any purpose beyond those listed above without your explicit consent.

 

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual necessity — to fulfill your registration and participation in APCB2027
• Compliance with legal obligations — including tax, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interests — for congress operations, communications, and safety
• Consent — for optional uses such as photography, video recording, and post-event communications

Your personal data may be shared with:

• Co-organizers and partner societies involved in the conduct of APCB2027
• Accreditation bodies (e.g., Philippine Medical Association, PCCP, or equivalent regional bodies) for CME/CPD credit verification
• Payment processors and financial institutions for transaction verification
• Venue and service providers strictly for logistics, accommodation, and congress operations
• Government regulatory agencies if required by law 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Personal data collected for APCB2027 will be retained:

• For a minimum of five (5) years following the congress, for accreditation and audit purposes
• For ten (10) years for financial and tax records as required under Philippine law
• Beyond these periods only upon your explicit consent or as required by applicable law 

Upon the expiration of the retention period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include secure data storage, access controls, and encrypted transmission where applicable.

 

In the event of a personal data breach that poses risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and the National Privacy Commission in accordance with applicable law.

 

APCB2027 may involve photography, audio recording, and video recording of sessions and events. By registering, you acknowledge that your image or voice may be captured. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify the secretariat in writing at the registration desk upon arrival.

 

If you access registration or congress information through our official website, we may collect basic usage data (e.g., browser type, pages visited) through cookies for analytical purposes. You may disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting your registration.

 

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any material changes will be communicated via the official APCB2027 website or email. Continued participation following notification constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

For privacy-related concerns, requests, or complaints:

 

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address: 84A Malakas Street Pinyahan, Quezon City, 1100 Philippines

Telephone: +632 8924-9204