This Privacy Policy explains how the Australasian Database Conference 2026 (ADC 2026) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website (https://adc-conference.github.io/2026/). We respect your privacy and employ minimal data collection practices, strictly for maintaining website functionality and monitoring general traffic.
1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
We do not collect personally identifiable information (such as names or email addresses) through this website, as there are no registration or contact forms hosted directly on this domain. The data we do collect falls into two specific categories:
Essential Cookies (Required)
We use functional cookies strictly to remember your preferences regarding our cookie banner. When you make a choice, a cookie is stored so you are not repeatedly prompted. These cookies are essential for website operation and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Analytics Data (Optional)
If you provide explicit consent, we use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and analyse user behaviour (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location). This data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this information solely to measure the reach of the conference website and optimise its performance.
2. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the ADC 2026 website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner offering two choices: 1. Accept all: You consent to the use of essential cookies and Google Analytics tracking. 2. Reject non-essential: Google Analytics tracking is completely disabled. Only the essential cookie required to remember this choice will be stored in your browser.
You can modify your browser settings to block all cookies, including essential ones, but please note that the cookie consent banner will reappear on every page load as the site will be unable to remember your preference.
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share any website visitor data with third parties. The anonymous traffic data collected via Google Analytics is processed by Google servers. This data is handled in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We have configured Google Analytics purely for basic traffic monitoring, and we do not use it for advertising, remarketing, or cross-site tracking.
4. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external sites (such as paper submission portals, university pages, or ticketing platforms). Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
5. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the ADC 2026 Steering Committee at: https://adc-conference.github.io/sc/members