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This Privacy Policy explains how the HELLENO-ROMANIAN SOCIETY OF SURGERY ASSOCIATION (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”) collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by users through the website heroesurgery.com.

1. Collection of Personal Data

The Association collects personal information provided by users in the following situations:

  • Registering as a member of the Association;
  • Purchasing tickets for organized conferences;
  • Subscribing to the newsletter or other communications;
  • Contacting the Association via forms or email.

The collected data includes:

  • Personal data: Full name, date of birth, email address, phone number, postal code;
  • Professional data: Medical specialty, workplace address, CUIM number (unique medical registration code);
  • Payment processing data: Information regarding transactions made for ticket purchases or membership fee payments.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Managing the membership status within the Association;
  • Processing ticket orders and confirming access to events;
  • Communicating information regarding events, schedule changes, or other relevant details;
  • Improving the services offered through the website;
  • Complying with legal and tax obligations.

3. Data Protection

The Association implements technical and organizational measures to protect user data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. All online payments are secured through the Netopia Payments processor.

4. User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Right of access to their personal data;
  • Right to rectification of incorrect or incomplete data;
  • Right to deletion (“right to be forgotten”);
  • Right to restrict data processing;
  • Right to object to data usage for marketing purposes;
  • Right to data portability.

Requests to exercise these rights can be sent to heroes@heroesurgery.com.

5. Data Storage

Personal data is stored on secure servers and retained only for the necessary period to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Data used for billing and payments is retained in accordance with applicable tax regulations.

6. Data Sharing with Third Parties

The Association does not sell, transfer, or rent users’ personal data. Data may be shared only in the following cases:

  • With contractual partners involved in event organization (e.g., payment processor);
  • With competent authorities, if required by law;
  • With email marketing service providers, exclusively with the user’s consent.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The heroesurgery.com website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. Users can control cookie usage through their browser settings.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Association reserves the right to modify this policy to reflect any legislative or operational changes. Any modifications will be published on the website.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding the Privacy Policy, you can contact us at heroes@heroesurgery.com.

By using the heroesurgery.com website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.