Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
This website is operated by the Organising Committee of the 8th Global Conference on Economic Geography (GCEG 2028), Rome.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For any questions regarding this policy, you may contact us at:
rome@gceg.org
2. What data we collect
At this stage, we do not actively collect personal data through this website.
- There are no registration forms
- There are no payment systems
- There are no user accounts
If in the future external services (e.g. registration platforms) are introduced, they will be clearly indicated, and their respective privacy policies will apply.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
4. Types of cookies we use
a) Necessary cookies (always active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
They are used for:
- basic website functionality
- security
- saving your cookie preferences
These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
b) Non-essential cookies
At this time:
We do NOT use analytics, marketing, or profiling cookies.
If such cookies are introduced in the future:
- they will only be activated after your explicit consent
- this policy will be updated accordingly
5. Consent management
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner.
You have the right to:
- accept all cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- customise your preferences
You can also change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings icon on the website.
6. Third-party services
This website may contain links to external platforms (e.g. registration systems or partner websites).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
7. Data retention
Since we do not collect personal data directly, no personal data is stored by this website.
8. Your rights under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- access your data
- request correction or deletion
- restrict or object to processing
- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact:
rome@gceg.org
9. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page.