Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the Egyptian Society of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (“EG-CMF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, register for membership, enroll in CME courses, participate in scientific events, or engage with any of our services.
By using our website or submitting personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Identification Information
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Nationality
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Date of birth (if required for membership)
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Professional details (specialty, years of practice)
2.2 Membership & Registration Information
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Membership category
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Application form details
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Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
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CME attendance records
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Certificates issued
2.3 Website Usage Data
Automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device details
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Pages visited
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Time spent on website
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To process membership applications and renewals
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To manage event registrations, CME activities, and certificates
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To notify you of upcoming courses, workshops, meetings, or society news
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To respond to inquiries and provide support
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To maintain accurate administrative and academic records
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To improve website performance and user experience
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To comply with legal and accreditation requirements
EG-CMF does not use your information for commercial advertising unrelated to the Society.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your data, including:
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Secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS)
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Restricted access to member data
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Secure third-party payment gateways
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Regular security updates
However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data only with:
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Payment processors to complete membership or event payments
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CME accreditation bodies to issue CME credits
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Event partners or organizers (when necessary)
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Legal authorities, only if required by law
All partners are required to maintain confidentiality.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and analytical tools to:
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Improve user navigation
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Analyze traffic and engagement
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Personalize content
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
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Membership management
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CME records and certificates
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Legal and accreditation requirements
You may request deletion of your data at any time (subject to legal obligations).
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Update or correct your information
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Request deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent
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Request a copy of your data
All requests can be sent to: {{info@eg-cmf.org}}.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
EG-CMF may update this policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:
📧 Email: {{info@eg-cmf.org}}
📞 WhatsApp: {{WhatsApp Number}}
📍 EG-CMF Administrative Office (optional)
