The Bahrain Dental Society (BDS) is committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at www.bahraindentalsociety.org.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

 

Legal Basis and Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is issued in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law of the Kingdom of Bahrain (Law No. 30 of 2018) and is applicable to all individuals accessing our website, including members, registrants, event participants, and general users.

 

 

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:​

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1. Information You Provide to Us Directly

• Identification details: Full name, nationality, CPR number or passport number.

• Contact details: Email address, phone number, mailing address.

• Professional data: Occupation, academic qualifications, place of employment, license number.

• Payment information: Limited billing and transaction details (via secure third-party payment gateways).

• Account credentials: Username, password, membership ID.

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2. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect the following technical data:

• IP address, browser type, operating system.

• Access dates and times, referral URLs.

• Pages viewed and interaction data (via cookies and analytics tools).

 

 

How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To manage user accounts and memberships.

• To register participants for conferences, workshops, and continuing education events.

• To communicate updates, announcements, newsletters, and other society-related communications.

• To issue certificates, maintain records of participation, and verify credentials.

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

• To enhance the security, usability, and functionality of our website.

We will only process your data when there is a lawful basis to do so, including with your consent, for contractual obligations, legal compliance, or our legitimate interests as a professional society.

 

 

Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With authorized third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, payment processors, email campaign platforms).

• With regulatory bodies or authorities if required by law or pursuant to a legal process.

• With event partners or sponsors, only where relevant and with appropriate safeguards and your consent, where applicable.

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

 

 

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be stored and processed in Kingdom of Bahrain or in jurisdictions outside the Kingdom where our partners and service providers operate. In such cases, we ensure adequate data protection measures are in place, in compliance with the Bahraini laws and applicable international standards.

 

 

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required under applicable laws and professional obligations. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

 

Your Rights

Under Bahraini data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right to access – Obtain a copy of your personal data we hold.

• Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to erasure – Request deletion of data no longer necessary.

• Right to restrict processing – Object to or limit certain types of data processing.

• Right to data portability – Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.

• Right to object – Withdraw consent for processing where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at Bahrain.ds94@gmail.com. We may require verification of your identity to process such requests.

 

 

Data Security

We implement robust technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Secure servers and encrypted storage systems.

• SSL encryption for data transmitted over the internet.

• Access controls and audit logs.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience.

• Monitor website usage patterns.

• Facilitate login and session management.

• Support analytics via platforms such as Google Analytics.

You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect site functionality. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (available upon request or publication).

 

 

Minors’ Privacy

Our Website and Services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal data without parental or legal guardian consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

 

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after such changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

 

 

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding the Privacy Policy of the site, you may contact us at:
Email: Bahrain.ds94@gmail.com
Phone: +973 37990963
Website: www.bahraindentalsociety.org