WAMSCCA Privacy Policy

At WAMSCCA – World Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery Certification and Care Alliance, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, partners, students, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. Who We Are
WAMSCCA is an international alliance committed to advancing safety, standards, certification, and care in aesthetic medicine and surgery. This privacy policy applies to all data collected through our website and related services.
Website: www.wamscca.org
Email: info@wamscca.org

2. Information We CollectWe may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
a.1
Full Name, Email, Phone Number, Address (optional)
a.2 Professional Credentials (e.g., medical license, specialty, affiliation)
a.3 Payment details (when registering for certifications, memberships, or events)

b. Non-Personal Information
b.1
Browser type and versionIP address
b.2 Pages visited and time spent
b.3 Device and operating system
b.4 Referral URLs

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
3.1 Provide and manage your membership or certification
3.2 Process registrations, applications, or event bookings
3.3 Send important updates, newsletters, and promotional material
3.4 Improve our website and user experience
3.5 Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties only under the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers: For payment processing, mailing, or website hosting under strict confidentiality
4.2 Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or to protect our rights and users’ safety
4.3 Event Partners or Accrediting Bodies: Only when relevant to the event or service you registered for, and with your consent

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws (e.g., tax, legal, compliance).

7. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based service is 100% secure, so we encourage users to protect their own information responsibly.

8. Your Rights (GDPR and Other Regulations)
If you are located in the European Union or jurisdictions with similar laws, you have the right to:
8.1 Access your dataCorrect inaccurate data
8.2 Request deletion of your data
8.3 Object to or restrict certain data processing
8.4 Withdraw consent at any time
8.5 File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@wamscca.org

9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites not operated by WAMSCCA. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or on our website. Please review this page regularly for updates.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled,
please contact:
WAMSCCA – World Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery Certification and Care Alliance
Email: info@wamscca.org