Privacy Policy
I. Introduction
The World Sustainable Development Foundation, a non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom, is committed to protecting the privacy of users of its website www.uona.org. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we process it, and what rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
II. Personal data related to participation in the Forums
By submitting an application through our website, users may participate in the World Forum of the Best Teachers, the World Forum of Leading Oncologists, or the World Forum of the Best Cardiologists (collectively referred to as "the Forums").
Personal data submitted in connection with these applications is processed solely for the purpose of organizing and conducting the Forums, based on the user’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
Data we may collect includes: name, surname, country, email address, job title, institutional affiliation, and relevant professional information.
Providing personal data is voluntary. However, failure to provide the required information may prevent participation in the Forums.
We may also process personal data on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. to respond to user inquiries or process complaints) or to comply with legal obligations.
III. Personal data collected when using the Website
We collect and process personal data when users interact with the website, including:
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IP address, device type, and browser information
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Technical and analytical cookies (where applicable and consented to)
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Data submitted via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions
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Data provided when submitting applications or inquiries
We process such data to:
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ensure the proper functioning of the website
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respond to user queries or messages
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manage subscriptions and communication
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analyze traffic (with consent) via tools such as Google Analytics
Users can manage their cookie preferences at any time through their browser settings or the cookie banner.
IV. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under UK GDPR:
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Right of access to your data
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Right to rectify or erase your data
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Right to restrict or object to processing
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Right to data portability
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Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal
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Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@uona.org
V. Data retention and sharing
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or until consent is withdrawn.
We do not share your data with third parties unless:
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required by law or regulatory authorities
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necessary to perform services through processors acting on our behalf (e.g. hosting, email service providers)
All third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements aligned with UK GDPR standards.
VI. Use of cookies
Our website uses cookies for:
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technical functionality
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security and performance
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analytics (with consent)
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social media integrations (with consent)
Users may manage their cookie preferences at any time via browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact the performance and availability of some website features.
More information is available in our separate [Cookies Policy].
VII. Contact
For any questions related to your personal data, you may contact us at:
📧 info@uona.org
VIII. Final Provisions
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date of its publication on our website. The Foundation reserves the right to update this Policy. The current version is always available at www.uona.org.