Effective Date: June 1, 2023
Thank you for visiting STRIPES Women in Medical Technology, and for your interest in our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide when you visit our website or submit your email for event registration. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
- Email Collection: When you register for events, subscribe to our newsletter, or become a STRIPES member, we may collect your name, title, email address, and other contact information. We only collect this information when it is voluntarily provided by you, and we use it solely for the purpose of event registration and communication related to STRIPES events and membership.
Use of Information
- Event Registration: We use the email addresses collected during event registration to manage event logistics, provide event updates, send confirmations, and communicate any changes related to the event.
- Communication: We may use your email address to send you relevant information about our services, upcoming events, newsletters, or other related communications that may be of interest to you. You have the option to unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the email.
Information Security
- Protection Measures: We take reasonable precautions and employ industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to maintain the security and confidentiality of your data.
- Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once the purpose has been fulfilled or the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
Third-Party Services
- Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with various aspects of our website and services. These providers may have access to your personal information, but they are obligated to maintain its confidentiality and use it only as instructed by us.
- External Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
Legal Requirements
- We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
Children's Privacy
- Our website is not directed towards individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you are under 18 years of age, please do not provide any personal information on our website.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
- We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our website after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgement and acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
- If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at lisa@womenmedtechstripes.com.
- By using our website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.