Data Privacy Policy

The Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Data Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in relation to the 47th PDS Annual Convention this November 2024.

1. Collection of Personal Information

   We collect personal information from attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and other participants of the 47th PDS Annual Convention. This information may include:

   • Name
   • Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
   • Professional credentials (for speakers and presenters)
   • Payment information (for registration and other transactions)

2. Use of Personal Information

   We use your personal information for the following purposes:

   • Registration for the 47th PDS Annual Convention
   • Communication regarding the event, including updates, announcements, and logistics information
   • Coordination with speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors
   • Processing of payments and financial transactions
   • Evaluation of the event and gathering feedback for future improvements

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

   We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

   • To event partners, sponsors, and exhibitors for the purpose of facilitating their participation in the event
   • To service providers who assist us in organizing and managing the event (e.g., event management companies, payment processors)
   • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from government authorities

4. Data Security

   We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel only, and we regularly review our security practices to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data.

5. Data Retention

   We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. After the event, we may retain certain information for archival, statistical, or research purposes, provided that it is anonymized or pseudonymized whenever possible.

6. Your Rights

   You have the right to:

   • Access and update your personal information
   • Object to the processing of your information
   • Request the deletion of your information
   • Withdraw your consent for the processing of your information

   To exercise these rights or inquire about our data privacy practices, please contact us at secretariat@pds.org.ph or at (+63) 917-8840-737.

7. Changes to this Policy

   We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, without prior notice, to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any updates.

   By participating in the 47th PDS Annual Convention, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any portion of this policy, you have the right to exit and not continue the session. However, if you do continue to remain on this site you IMPLICITLY CONSENT to this policy.