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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Welcome to The Global Endoscopic Spine Summit (GESS). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, thegess.com, and register for our conference.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when registering for the summit or communicating with our team:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, professional title, hospital/institutional affiliation, and contact details (email address and phone number).

  • Registration Details: Delegate type (e.g., Student, Fellow, Consultant) and specific course selections (e.g., Cadaver Course, Live Surgery Summit).

  • Payment Information: We do not store credit card numbers on our servers. All payments are processed through secure third-party providers (Stripe and/or Razorpay). They provide us with confirmation of payment and limited transaction details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used specifically to facilitate your participation in the summit, including:

  • Processing your registration and verifying payment.

  • Sending essential event updates, schedules, and venue information.

  • Generating certificates of attendance or CME credits.

  • Improving our website and user experience.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we share information with trusted service providers to run the event:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe and Razorpay (to process your registration fees).

  • Event Logisitics: Local venue coordinators or catering services (limited to dietary requirements or attendance counts).

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our attendees.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to remember your registration progress, and to analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data during transmission. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (such as the UK or EU under GDPR), you may have the following rights:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.

  • The right to request the correction or deletion of your data.

  • The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications.

7. International Transfers

As the GESS is an international summit, your data may be processed in countries outside of your home jurisdiction (e.g., India for event hosting or the UK/US for data storage). By using the site, you consent to these transfers.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact the organizing committee at:
Email: info@thegess.com
Website: thegess.com