The Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Care Practitioners (ACTSCP) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit https://actscp.co.uk/ or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and professional details when you voluntarily submit them via contact forms or membership applications.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Details about your interaction with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected may be used for the following purposes:
- Membership Management: Processing membership applications, managing renewals, and providing member services.
- Communication: Responding to inquiries, providing updates, and sharing relevant information related to ACTSCP.
- Website Improvement: Analyzing user interactions to enhance our website’s functionality and content.
- Compliance and Legal Obligations: Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
ACTSCP uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of our website may be limited as a result.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: ACTSCP may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist in our operations (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email distribution). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information as required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ACTSCP, our members, or others.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
ACTSCP retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. ACTSCP is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
ACTSCP does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information about your child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
ACTSCP reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: secretary@actscp.co.uk
- Address: [Insert ACTSCP Office Address, if available]
By using https://actscp.co.uk/, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.