Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2025

The Egyptian Sleep Society ("ESS", "we", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or become a member of our society.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identity Information: Full name, professional title, medical specialty, and institutional affiliation.
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and postal address.
  • Professional Credentials: Medical license documentation and professional certificates submitted during membership registration.
  • Account Data: Username, password (encrypted), and account preferences.
  • Payment Information: Payment receipts and transaction records for membership fees.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and IP address (collected automatically).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Processing and managing membership applications and renewals.
  • Verifying professional credentials and eligibility.
  • Communicating about society events, congresses, and educational programs.
  • Providing access to exclusive member-only content, videos, and documents.
  • Improving our website functionality and user experience.
  • Sending administrative notifications and updates.

3. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest.
  • Secure storage of professional documents and credentials.
  • Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.
  • Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent.
  • To comply with legal obligations or governmental requests.
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of ESS, our members, or the public.

5. Your Rights

As a member or visitor, you have the right to:

  • Access and review the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and contractual obligations).
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
  • File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Egyptian Sleep Society
Email: administration@egyptiansleepsociety.org