Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective date: April 9, 2026
The International Symposium on Machine Cognition and Behavioral Research (“the Symposium,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, how we store it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you choose to provide directly, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Organization or institutional affiliation
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Professional title
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Country or region
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Application, submission, or inquiry materials
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Any additional information you provide through forms, email, or uploads
We may also collect limited technical information automatically through the website, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and general usage information, where applicable.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for purposes related to the Symposium, including:
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Responding to inquiries
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Reviewing speaker applications, research submissions, and participation forms
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Communicating about symposium activities, timelines, and opportunities
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Managing volunteers, collaborators, and partnerships
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Operating, maintaining, and improving the website
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Protecting the security and integrity of our systems and submissions
If you opt in, we may also use your contact information to send updates related to the Symposium.
3. Submission and Application Materials
Submission materials may also be subject to our Submission Terms, which explain ownership, permissions, review, and use of submitted work.
Submission materials, applications, and related documents are handled with care and used only for symposium-related review, evaluation, communication, and administration.
Where relevant, such materials may be shared with internal organizers, designated reviewers, or advisory members involved in evaluating submissions or planning the event. We do not use submission materials for unrelated commercial purposes.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers or platforms only as reasonably necessary to operate the Symposium and its website, such as website hosting, email delivery, form processing, file storage, or submission management tools.
We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the Symposium and its participants.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for symposium-related administration, review processes, communications, record-keeping, and legitimate organizational needs, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
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Request access to the personal information you have submitted to us
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information, where appropriate
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Ask questions about how your information is used
If you have opted in to receive email updates, you may also unsubscribe or request removal from future communications at any time.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
This website may use third-party tools or link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites or services not controlled by the Symposium. We encourage you to review their policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website and Symposium are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or organizational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: