Privacy and Cookies Policy

At Euroissues, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and participants. This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the website  https://4-ruralgeographies.euroissues.pt/ , dedicated to the 4th European Rural Geographies Conference.

Please note that this subdomain is managed by Euroissues and therefore follows the same privacy and data protection standards established for the main domain www.euroissues.pt.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide: When you contact us, fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, submit an abstract, register for the conference, or participate in any other interaction on the website that requires personal data — such as your name, email address, phone number, institutional affiliation, country of origin, or other information relevant for the organisation of the event.

Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information about your device, browser, IP address, time of access, pages visited and other statistical details, typically through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Manage event-related communications and registrations for the 4th European Rural Geographies Conference.
  • Provide updates about the conference programme, calls for papers, registration deadlines and logistical details.
  • Improve the user experience and content on our website.
  • Respond to inquiries, requests for information or support.
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except:

  • When required by law, regulation or court order; or
  • When necessary for the proper organisation of the conference, in collaboration with trusted institutional partners, who are also bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

4. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Request the erasure of your data, in the cases legally permitted;
  • Request the restriction of processing in specific circumstances;
  • Object to certain types of processing, where applicable;
  • Request data portability, where legally applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: 4-ruralgeographies@euroissues.pt

6. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Recognise your device and browser;
  • Remember your preferences and settings;
  • Analyse traffic and site performance;
  • Improve navigation and content relevance.

Types of cookies we use may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the website and to enable core features.
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the website, providing information such as pages visited, time spent and any error messages.
  • Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
  • Advertising or Outreach Cookies: May be used, where applicable, to support communication and dissemination activities related to the conference and Euro Issues.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that, if you choose to disable certain cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly or your browsing experience may be affected.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy and Cookies Policy, or the way your personal data is processed in the context of the 4th European Rural Geographies Conference, please contact us at:

4-ruralgeographies@euroissues.pt

 

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www.euroissues.pt
Porto, Portugal