Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
The RdRp Summit community ("we," "us," or "our") operates the rdrp.io website. This page explains our practices regarding information collection and use.
Information We Collect
We may collect limited information when you interact with our website:
- Contact information: If you contact us via our forms or register for events, we may collect your name and email address.
- Event-related information: When registering for summits or journal club meetings, we may collect professional affiliations and research interests.
- Technical data: Our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may automatically collect standard web server logs including IP addresses and browser information for security and performance purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information solely for:
- Facilitating community communication and event coordination
- Sending event announcements and updates (with your consent)
- Responding to your inquiries
- Improving website functionality
Third-Party Services
Our website and community activities may use the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare: Website hosting and security
- Google Calendar: Event scheduling and calendar invitations
- Zoom: Virtual meetings and webinars
- Slack: Community communication
Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them if you use these platforms.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for commercial purposes. Information may only be shared:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- With service providers who assist in operating our community activities (under confidentiality agreements)
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.