Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to IT SPOT 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how ICT Cortex ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit itspot.me, register for the conference, apply as a speaker, or otherwise interact with IT SPOT services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity & Contact: Full name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title, provided when registering for tickets, applying as a speaker, or contacting us.
• Billing Information: Payment details processed through our ticketing provider when purchasing a ticket.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, pages visited, and referral source, collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• Communications: Any correspondence you send us, including enquiries submitted by email or contact form.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing ticket purchases and issuing confirmations.
• Reviewing and responding to speaker and sponsor applications.
• Sending event updates, schedule changes, and important announcements to registered attendees.
• Improving our website and conference experience through analytics.
• Complying with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the conference, such as ticketing platforms, email delivery services, and payment processors, solely to perform those services on our behalf. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may not use your data for any other purpose.

We may also disclose data where required by law or to protect the rights and safety of ICT Cortex, conference participants, or the public.

5. Cookies

itspot.me uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies when you first visit the site, a daily ritual nobody reads, but we mean it when we ask. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings banner.

Essential cookies (required for the site to function) are always active. Analytics and marketing cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Ticket and billing records may be kept for up to seven years for accounting purposes. Enquiry and application data is typically deleted within 12 months of the relevant event.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. All data transmitted to and from itspot.me is encrypted via HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

IT SPOT 2026 is a professional technology conference intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including sponsors and partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Data portability, receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@ictcortex.me. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us:

• Organisation: ICT Cortex
• Email: contact@ictcortex.me
• Phone: +382 67 161 335
• Address: Montenegrin Music Centre, Podgorica