This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the manner in which the Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs (“SBAOI”) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.biomaterials.org.in website (“Site”). This Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by SBAOI. By accessing our Site or providing your information to us, you accept and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
What types of data we collect and how we use it
We collect the following information when you become a member of SBAOI and engage with our service. Personal Data may include name, employer, email, employer phone, mobile phone, address, credentials/certifications, membership history and areas of interest or specialty and details of products and/or services purchased and identifies you as an individual or the information that can be linked to you as an individual (“Personal Data”).
We may collect Personal Data from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, respond to a survey, fill out a form, register for a meeting, event, or webinar, make a donation and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect Personal Data from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us on becoming a member of SBAOI. Users can always refuse to supply Personal Data, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personally identifiable information
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personally identifiable information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
SBAOI may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
• To provide subscribers with access to publications to which they have subscribed through their membership renewal
• To improve customer service – Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
• To personalize user experience – We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
• To improve our Site – We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
• To send periodic emails – We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
• To provide targeted services and content
SBAOI does not knowingly collect or use any Personal Data from users under 18 years of age.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site. Unfortunately, no transmission of Personal Data over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Accordingly, and despite our efforts, SBAOI cannot guarantee or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, or to or from our online services. SBAOI has no responsibility or liability for the security of information transmitted via the Internet. If you have questions about this Policy or the security of your Personal Data, please contact us as indicated under the “Contact Us” section below.
We retain your Personal Data for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users Personal Data to others.
SBAOI may provide personal information to third party agents that have been hired to help provide a requested good or service or to facilitate us in providing our services to you. This may include payment processors, association membership system providers, SBAOI newsletter or journal publishers, website analytics, member analyses, membership renewal and/or updates on member programs and services. Visitors may opt-out from the sharing of collected information by contacting us.
SBAOI reserves the right to disclose without notice any information in its possession if required to do so by law, to protect or defend SBAOI’s rights or property, or to respond to an emergency.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies. Links to other sites do not imply SBAOI’s endorsement of the products or services, or privacy or security practices of those websites.
How you can access and change information
SBAOI acknowledges that you have the right to access your Personal Data. In case you request us to remove data, we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Upon request, we will provide you with information about whether we hold any of your Personal Data. You can update or correct your Personal Data or remove it from our system by making a request to us at the contact information provided below. Requests typically receive a response within thirty (30) days. If access cannot be provided within that time frame, we will provide the requesting party with an estimated date by which the information will be provided. If for some reason access is denied, we will provide an explanation of why access has been denied.
Changes to this Policy
The Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs has the discretion to update this Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this Policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:
Society for Biomaterials & Artificial Organs
C/o Central Analytical Facility, Biomedical Technology Wing
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, India
Web: http://www.biomaterials.org.in
Phone: +91 471 2520 434
E-mail: sbaoindia@gmail.com