The XIII International Workshop on Sap Flow (IWSF 2026) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data provided during registration and use of this website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide when registering, including your name, email address, phone number, institutional affiliation, country of residence, and dietary or accessibility requirements. We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type and pages visited for analytical purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the purposes of managing your workshop registration, communicating important updates about IWSF 2026, issuing receipts and confirmation documents, and facilitating on-site logistics such as catering and accessibility arrangements.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information may be shared with the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) and service providers directly involved in organising the workshop, solely for operational purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Payment processing is handled through secure, PCI-compliant payment gateways.

5. Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@sapflow.co.za.

7. Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how the site is used. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related queries, please contact us at info@sapflow.co.za.