Transforming Healthcare with IT (THIT), organised by Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation, respects the privacy of its participants, speakers, delegates, partners and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information in connection with the THIT annual global health-tech conference, including the THIT website, conference registration and related communications.
By using the THIT website or registering for the conference, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with THIT, we may collect information necessary for conference registration, participation and communication, including:
Name
Email address
Mobile number
Organisation and designation
Professional information
City, state and country
Registration category
Information provided while making an enquiry or submitting feedback
Other information required for participation in the conference
We may also collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website usage information.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected may be used to:
Process and manage your conference registration
Confirm your participation
Provide registration-related information and updates
Share information about the conference programme, sessions, speakers, venue and schedule
Provide your registration confirmation, QR code and certificate, where applicable
Communicate important changes or announcements related to the conference
Respond to your questions and enquiries
Manage conference attendance and participation
Collect feedback about the conference
Improve the THIT website and participant experience
Maintain appropriate conference and administrative records
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We collect and use personal information only for purposes relevant to the conference and its administration.
3. Payment Information
Conference registration payments are processed through International Health Dialogue, the designated payment gateway/service provider for THIT.
Payment transactions are handled through the applicable payment service provider. THIT does not intentionally store complete credit card, debit card, banking or other payment credentials on its servers.
Any payment-related information provided during a transaction may be subject to the terms and privacy practices of the relevant payment service provider.
4. Google Analytics
The THIT website uses Google Analytics to understand general website usage and improve the website experience.
Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, approximate usage patterns, device and browser information and other website interaction data.
This information is used for website analytics and improvement purposes.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Certain website functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.
5. Cookies
The THIT website may use cookies and similar technologies primarily for website functionality and analytics.
These technologies help us understand how visitors use the website and improve its performance and usability.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Photography, Videography and Event Recordings
THIT is an annual global conference that brings together healthcare and technology professionals, leaders, experts, and other members of the health-tech ecosystem.
Photography and videography may take place during the conference for event documentation and communication purposes.
Photographs, videos, or recordings captured during the conference may be used in THIT’s official communications, including the THIT website, social media channels, publications, and future conference-related communications.
If you have a specific concern regarding the use of your image or a recording in which you appear, you may contact us at secretariat@transformhealth-it.org.
7. Sharing of Personal Information
Personal information may be shared only where reasonably necessary for administering and conducting the conference.
This may include sharing relevant information with:
Conference registration and technology service providers
International Health Dialogue, for processing registration payments
Website and technical service providers
Communication service providers
Conference venue and event-support teams, where necessary
Government or regulatory authorities where required by law
We take reasonable steps to ensure that information shared with service providers is handled appropriately.
We do not sell or rent participant personal information to third parties.
8. Protection of Personal Information
Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration or disclosure.
While reasonable safeguards are maintained, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Retention of Information
Personal information will be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for conference administration, participant records, communication, financial and administrative requirements, dispute resolution and compliance with applicable laws.
When information is no longer required for these purposes, it may be securely deleted or disposed of, subject to applicable legal requirements.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
Know how your personal information is being used
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Request deletion of personal information where applicable
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Raise a concern or grievance regarding the handling of your personal information
Requests or concerns may be sent to:
secretariat@transformhealth-it.org
We may request appropriate information to verify your identity before processing a request.
11. Third-Party Websites
The THIT website may contain links to external websites or services.
These websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and terms. Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
THIT is primarily intended for professionals, students and participants associated with the healthcare, technology, academic and related sectors.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that personal information has been provided to us improperly, please contact us at secretariat@transformhealth-it.org.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the conference, our practices or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page along with the revised “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
