At GESEA Cairo Training Center (GCTC), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our trainees, instructors, visitors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website, register for our training programs, certification examinations, workshops, or other educational activities.
By accessing our website or registering for any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Professional title and affiliation
- Country of residence
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Billing and payment information (when applicable)
- Registration details for courses, workshops, and certification examinations
- Attendance records
- Assessment and examination results
- Communication records
- Photographs and videos taken during training activities (subject to your consent)
2. Purpose of Data Collection
Your information is collected to:
- Process course and examination registrations
- Verify participant eligibility
- Manage training activities and certification sessions
- Communicate important course information
- Issue certificates and training records
- Improve our educational services
- Maintain participant records
- Conduct statistical analysis and quality improvement
- Comply with accreditation and regulatory requirements
- Provide updates about future educational activities and events
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Performance of a training or certification agreement
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate educational and administrative interests
4. Data Sharing
Your information may be shared only when necessary with:
- European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE)
- GESEA Programme administration
- Accredited examination boards
- Authorized service providers supporting registration, certification, and educational activities
- Governmental authorities when legally required
We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Accidental disclosure
- Destruction
Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require it for legitimate educational or administrative purposes.
6. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain training and certification records
- Meet accreditation requirements
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Support educational quality assurance
Data is periodically reviewed, and unnecessary information is securely deleted.
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data where applicable
- Restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Request information regarding how your data is used
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
8. Photography and Media
During training courses, workshops, conferences, and certification sessions, photographs and video recordings may be taken for educational, promotional, and documentation purposes.
These materials may appear on:
- GCTC website
- Official social media platforms
- Educational publications
- Promotional materials
- Annual reports
- Newsletters
- ESGE Academy Website
Photography and media use are subject to participant consent. Participants may withdraw their consent at any time for future publications. Previously published materials may not always be removable from third-party platforms.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including ESGE and other educational organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
11. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or organizational changes. The updated version will always be published on this page with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
GESEA Cairo Training Center (GCTC)
Omam Hospitals
Email: Info@geseacairo.com
Website: www.geseacairo.com
Consent
By registering for any training course, certification examination, workshop, or educational event organized by GESEA Cairo Training Center, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal information as described herein.
