Last updated: October 21st, 2025
Website: https://crossroads2026.com
Event: Crossroads in Cultural Studies 2026
Organization: Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and Association for Cultural Studies (ACS)
Location: Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Server Location: Portugal (European Union)
Contact: privacidade@crossroads2026.com
1. Purpose
This Privacy Policy explains how Crossroads in Cultural Studies 2026 collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data from participants and authors, in compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law No. 13.709/2018) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679).
2. Data collected
During the submission and registration process, the website collects the following personal data:
- Full name;
- Email address;
- Institutional affiliation;
- Country;
- Abstract and uploaded submission file.
All information is voluntarily provided by participants and used solely for congress organization purposes.
3. Data use
Collected data are used exclusively for:
- Review and selection of submitted works;
- Communication with authors and participants;
- Issuing certificates;
- Logistical and scientific organization of the event.
Personal data will not be shared with third parties or used for any commercial, promotional, or unrelated purpose.
4. Payment platform
Registration payments are processed via the Fundação de Apoio ao Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão (FEPE), which independently handles financial data in a secure environment.
5. Cookies and analytics
The website uses Google Analytics for statistical and usability improvement purposes only. No personally identifiable information is collected through this tool.
You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking here or using the “Manage cookies” link available in the website footer.
6. Legal basis
The processing of personal data is based on:
- The data subject’s consent (LGPD Art. 7-I / GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)); and
- The legitimate interest of the organizers in carrying out the congress (LGPD Art. 7-IX / GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
7. Storage and deletion
Personal data will be securely stored and deleted within one (1) year after the end of the event.
Participants may also request immediate deletion of their personal data after the congress by contacting privacidade@crossroads2026.com.
8. Data subjects’ rights
EUnder the LGPD and GDPR, data subjects have the right to:
- Access their data;
- Request correction or update;
- Request deletion or anonymization;
- Withdraw consent;
- Object to processing.
Requests can be sent to the contact email listed above.
9. International data transfer
Data are stored on servers located in Portugal (European Union). This transfer complies with contractual and security mechanisms consistent with both LGPD and GDPR standards.
10. Contact
For any questions, requests, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact: privacidade@crossroads2026.com.
11. Updates
This policy may be updated at any time, and the revised version will be published on the official congress website.