Section 9 Compliance

Children's Data Policy

Treatment of Children's Personal Data under Section 9 of the DPDP Act 2023

1. Scope & Eligible Target Audience

AEGIS IX (9th Annual National Medical Conference) is an academic conference organized exclusively for adult medical students, MBBS interns, post-graduates, and healthcare professionals aged 18 years and above.

We do NOT knowingly collect, market to, target, or solicit personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

2. Statutory Protections under Section 9

In accordance with Section 9(2) and Section 9(3) of the Act:

No Behavioral Tracking: We do not deploy tracking scripts, cookies, or profiling mechanisms directed at minors.
No Targeted Advertising: We undertake zero commercial advertising or profiling targeted at children.
Protection of Well-being: We strictly avoid any processing of personal data that may cause detrimental harm to children.

3. Parental & Guardian Consent

If an academic observer or student researcher under 18 years seeks admission, verifiable parental or lawful guardian consent is required. Parents or guardians may contact grievance@aegisgmc.org to review or request erasure of any collected records.