Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the website of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information obtained from users of our website.
INFORMATION COLLECTED
a. Member Information
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When you register as a member, we collect the following personal information:
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Name
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Email address
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Professional information (e.g., institutional affiliation, area of expertize)
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b. Published Information
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Information provided by members may appear on the website in their public profiles, intended to promote the professional activities of our members. This information includes:
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Name
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Professional information
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Other relevant information voluntarily provided by the member
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USE OF INFORMATION
The collected information is used solely for managing memberships and promoting the professional activities of our members. We do not collect or process sensitive data.
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
Information from member profiles may be accessible to the general public via the WAS website. We do not share this information with third parties without explicit consent from the member.
INFORMATION SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect information about website usage. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
DELETION OF INFORMATION
RIGHTS OF USER
If a user wishes to have their information removed from the association’s records, they may request it by contacting us at secretariat@worldsexualhealth.net
Under the GDPR, users have the right to:
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a. Access their Data
Users can request details of the personal information we hold about them.
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b. Rectify their Data
Users can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
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c. Erase their Data
Users have the right to request the deletion of their personal information.
d. Restrict Processing
Users can request limitations on how we process their data.
e. Data Portability
Users can request to receive their personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
f. Object to Processing
Users can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
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INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If your data processing involves transferring personal information outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of standard contractual clauses.
PROTECTION OF MINERS
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information, please contact us.
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES
We will notify users of any material changes to our Privacy Policy through the contact information provided or by a prominent notice on our website.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at secretariat@worldsexualhealth.net
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Effective Date: November 20th 2023