1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is: Department of Physics and Astronomy “Galileo Galilei” of University of Padova (hereinafter DFA)
- Contact email: microfluidics2026@dfa.unipd.it
2. Data Collection and Usage
This website is designed to be privacy-friendly. Specifically:
- There are no contact forms or user registration systems on this domain.
- We do not use tracking, profiling, or analytical cookies (such as Google Analytics).
- Newsletter and Communications: Personal data collected during the registration process (accessed viahttps://www.microfluidics2026.it/registration/ and processed through the INDICO platform) will be used by DFA to send functional updates regarding the conference. Additionally, we will use your contact details to inform you about future scientific events in this series (e.g., MH28) or related activities.
- Infrastructure: These communications are managed directly via internal Departmental mailing services; no external commercial mailing providers are used.
- Legal Basis: This processing for future events is based on our legitimate interest in maintaining a scientific community and is subject to your right to object (diritto di opposizione).
- Opt-out: Every communication regarding future events will include a clear “unsubscribe” link. You can also object at any time by contacting us at the email provided in Section 1.
3. Server Logs
For security purposes and to prevent cyber attacks, the hosting server may automatically log your IP address. This is a standard technical procedure and these logs are not used to identify individuals.
4. Cookies
This website uses exclusively technical cookies strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site. No consent is required for these cookies under GDPR and Italian privacy regulations.
5. Conference Registration
Registration for the conference is managed through the INDICO (Integrated Digital Conference) platform, hosted and operated on the servers of the DFA (https://indico.dfa.unipd.it/).
- Data Processing: Personal data submitted during registration are collected and processed by the DFA for the purposes of conference organization and participation management.
- Policy Reference: For detailed information on how your data is handled within the infrastructure, please refer to the privacy policy of the University of Padova (https://www.unipd.it/en/privacy).
6. Payment and Invoicing – H.T. Eventi e Formazione
All financial transactions and invoicing are managed by our external provider: H.T. Eventi e Formazione (https://www.htcongressi.it/).
- Data Controller for Fiscal Purposes: H.T. Eventi e Formazione acts as an independent Data Controller for all data required to fulfill fiscal and accounting obligations.
- Scope: The MH26 Organizing Committee does not store payment details.
7. Image and Video Recording (Photography)
Images contained in photos, videos, or other audiovisual material acquired during the event may be published on the University’s official communication channels, as they were collected during a public event, respecting the honor, reputation, and decorum of the individuals involved.
In accordance with Art. 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679, it is specified that:
- Purpose: Images and videos are collected for institutional purposes to document and promote the cultural and research activities of the University and the MH26 conference.
- Diffusion: Photos and recordings may be published on the official conference website and the official LinkedIn page.
- Retention: Photographic material will be retained in our digital archives for a period of 6 years from the end of the event, after which it will be deleted, unless further retention is required for historical archiving purposes.
- Consent: By participating in this public interest event, participants acknowledge that images may be captured. To object to a specific photo, please inform the staff on-site or contact us via email microfluidics2026@dfa.unipd.it.
8. External Links and Redirects
Our website contains links to external websites (including the registration link to INDICO and the payment portal). Once you leave this domain, we have no control over the data processing activities of those third-party websites.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679), you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or object to the processing of your personal data.
- For requests regarding registration or the general data protection strategy of the University, you may contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the University of Padova at privacy@unipd.it.
Last updated: April 2026