Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Quantum Device Consortium ("QDC", "we", "us", or "our") operates the QDC website and the Quantum Device Workshop ("QDW") event platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or register for our events.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal identification information — name, email address, institution, and designation when you register for an event or join our organization.
• Academic and professional information — student ID, CV/resume, and poster submissions provided during the registration or verification process.
• Payment information — processed securely through Stripe; we do not store full card numbers.
• Usage data — pages visited, browser type, and IP address collected automatically for analytics and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process event registrations and membership applications.
• To verify student or professional status.
• To send event-related communications and updates.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as Stripe for payment processing and Supabase for data storage) solely to operate our services, under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information if required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact page.