Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how Bahrain Dental Society collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Introduction
Bahrain Dental Society (BDS) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, or participate in our events.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide when registering for membership, attending events, or using our services. This includes name, contact details, professional credentials, and payment information.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to provide BDS services, process memberships, organize events, send important updates, and improve our offerings. We never sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can also opt-out of marketing communications at any time by updating your preferences in your account settings.
Detailed Information Collection
1. Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number
- Professional credentials and license numbers
- Clinic or institution affiliation
- Payment information for membership and events
2. Usage Data
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, time spent on site
- Event attendance and participation
- Communication preferences
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our members. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BDS, our members, or others.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your device's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site's systems to recognize your browser and capture certain information.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, if you turn cookies off, some features of the site may not function properly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@bds.bh
Phone: +973 1234 5679
Address: Building 123, Road 456, Manama, Bahrain