1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the 38th Annual Conference of TAGUS & AP SOGUS 2026. The organizing committee is deeply committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal and professional information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.

2. Information We Collect

When you register for the conference, submit a scientific abstract, or interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Personal Details: Full name, gender, age, medical designation, and affiliated hospital or institution.
Contact Information: Email address, mobile number, and postal address.
Professional Details: Medical Council Registration Number, specialty interests in Genitourinary Surgery, and uploaded verification documents (e.g., HOD letters for postgraduate residents).
Payment Data: Transaction IDs and payment receipts. Note: We do not store your credit/debit card numbers or UPI PINs; all sensitive financial transactions are processed securely by our authorized payment gateway partner.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is strictly used to facilitate a seamless conference experience, including the following purposes:

To process your conference and workshop registrations and issue your delegate credentials.
To process and award Continuous Medical Education (CME) credits through your respective state medical council.
To communicate important updates, scientific program schedules, and announcements regarding TAGUS & AP SOGUS 2026.
To verify your eligibility for specific registration categories and awards.
To coordinate hospitality, banquet access, welcome kit distribution, and accompanying person details.

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement a variety of stringent security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored on secure servers and is only accessible by a limited number of authorized personnel from the secretariat who are required to keep the information confidential. All online transactions are processed through an encrypted, compliant payment gateway.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our conference (such as event management, venue hospitality at Asha Convention Centre, Tirupati, and technical partners), or State Medical Councils for CME accreditation, provided that those parties agree to keep this information strictly confidential.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact the organizing secretariat at the 38th Annual Conference of TAGUS & AP SOGUS 2026.