Last updated: May 2026

1. Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data through this website is: Organisation: IB2MAC 2028 — 19th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference; Host institution: University of Minho, Department of Civil Engineering; Address: Campus of Azurém, P-4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal; Contact: conference@ib2mac2028.eu. IB2MAC 2028 has not designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO), as this is not required under Article 37 of the GDPR for the nature and scale of processing activities carried out by this website.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed through the website ib2mac2028.eu. It describes what personal data is collected, for what purposes, on what legal basis, and what rights you have as a data subject. This website does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes. No consent management banner is displayed because no non-essential cookies are set.

3. Personal Data Processed

3.1 Server Log Data

When you visit this website, your browser automatically transmits certain information to our web server. This data is temporarily stored in server log files and includes: IP address of the requesting device; Date and time of the request; URL of the page accessed; HTTP status code; Browser type and version (User-Agent string); Referring URL, if applicable; This data is processed for the purposes of ensuring the technical availability, security, and integrity of the website. It is not combined with any other data sources and is not used to identify individual visitors. Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests of the data controller in maintaining a secure and functioning website. Retention period: Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days and then automatically deleted, unless longer retention is required for the investigation of a security incident.

3.2 Names and Affiliations of Scientific Committee Members

This website publishes the names and country affiliations of members of the National Scientific Committee and the International Scientific Committee of IB2MAC 2028. This information is published for the legitimate purpose of providing transparency about the academic governance of the conference and is standard practice in the international scientific community. Committee members have been informed of this publication and have consented to their participation in the conference, which includes such public disclosure. Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests of the conference organiser in promoting the scientific credibility and transparency of the event, balanced against the reasonable expectations of professionals operating in a public academic capacity. Retention period: This information will remain published on the website for the duration of the conference cycle and will be reviewed thereafter.

3.3 Email Contact

If you contact the conference organisers by sending an email to conference@ib2mac2028.eu, we will process your email address and any personal data contained in your message for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests in responding to queries related to the conference. Retention period: Email correspondence is retained for the duration necessary to handle the enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter, not exceeding 2 years.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

This website uses only strictly necessary cookies required for its basic technical operation. These cookies do not track users, collect personal data for analytics, or serve any advertising purpose. Strictly necessary cookies used: wordpress_test_cookie: Set by WordPress to verify that the browser supports cookies. It is a session cookie and is deleted when the browser is closed. No personal data is stored. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, as transposed into Portuguese law by Lei n.º 41/2004, of 18 August, as amended.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Transfers

This website does not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. All images and static assets, including country flag icons, are served directly from this website’s own server. No personal data is transferred to third parties for commercial purposes. No data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in connection with the operation of this website. The website is hosted on a server located within the European Union. The hosting provider processes server log data as a data processor on behalf of IB2MAC 2028, subject to a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data: Right of access (Article 15): you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Right to rectification (Article 16): you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to erasure (Article 17): you may request deletion of your data, subject to applicable legal obligations and legitimate grounds for continued processing. Right to restriction of processing (Article 18): you may request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances. Right to object (Article 21): you may object to processing based on legitimate interests; we will cease processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds. Right to data portability (Article 20): where applicable, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: conference@ib2mac2028.eu . We will respond to your request within one month of receipt, as required by Article 12 GDPR. This period may be extended by a further two months where necessary, given the complexity of requests.

7. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. In Portugal, the supervisory authority is: Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD). Rua de São Bento, n.º 148 — 3.º, 1200-821 Lisboa, Portugal. Website: www.cnpd.pt  | Email: geral@cnpd.pt  | Tel: +351 213 928 400. You may also lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority of your country of residence or place of work within the EU/EEA.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or applicable law. The date of the most recent revision is indicated at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be communicated by updating the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. This policy was prepared in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Lei n.º 58/2019, of 8 August (Portuguese GDPR implementation law).