Privacy policy
Effective Date: 01.08.2026
Welcome to the website of United Guild of Aesthetic Medicine & Cosmetology (“UGAMC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
UGAMC recognizes the importance of protecting your privacy and is committed to processing personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), and other applicable privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and otherwise process personal information obtained through our website, event registrations, membership applications, educational programs, and related services.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:
United Guild of Aesthetic Medicine & Cosmetology (UGAMC)
Email: contact@ugamc.org
Website: https://www.ugamc.org/
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, you may contact us using the details above.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with UGAMC, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Personal Identification Data
● Full name
● Email address
● Telephone number
● Country of residence
● Professional title
● Medical specialty
● Employer or clinic information
● Membership information
Transaction Information
Where applicable, we may collect information relating to event registrations, conference participation, ticket purchases, invoices, and payment confirmations. Payment card information is processed exclusively by our authorized payment providers and is never stored by UGAMC.
Technical Information
When you access our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
● IP address
● Browser type
● Device information
● Operating system
● Language preferences
● Pages viewed
● Referral source
● Date and time of access
● Cookie identifiers
● Website usage statistics
3. Purposes of Processing
We process personal information solely for legitimate and specified purposes, including:
● administering memberships;
● processing registrations for conferences, summits, educational events, and webinars;
● issuing invoices and confirming payments;
● communicating important administrative information;
● responding to inquiries;
● providing customer support;
● improving our website and user experience;
● ensuring website security and fraud prevention;
● complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations;
● sending newsletters, educational materials, and marketing communications where permitted by law or with your consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where the GDPR applies, personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal grounds:
● performance of a contract;
● compliance with legal obligations;
● legitimate interests pursued by UGAMC, provided such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights;
● your explicit consent, where consent is required.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
UGAMC does not sell, rent, or otherwise commercialize personal information. We may disclose personal information only where necessary to:
● payment service providers;
● event management platforms;
● website hosting providers;
● cloud infrastructure providers;
● email communication services;
● analytics providers;
● professional advisers, including legal and accounting consultants;
● competent governmental or regulatory authorities where disclosure is required by law.
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate confidentiality obligations.
6. International Data Transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), UGAMC ensures that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the GDPR, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, satisfy contractual obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or comply with applicable legal requirements.
When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable law.
8. Data Security
UGAMC maintains appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, accidental loss, destruction, or misuse.
Although we employ commercially reasonable security measures, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze visitor behavior, personalize user experience, and maintain security.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
● request access to your personal data;
● request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
● request erasure of personal data;
● request restriction of processing;
● object to processing based on legitimate interests;
● withdraw consent where applicable;
● request data portability;
● lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Requests regarding these rights may be submitted using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy
11. Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites operated independently from UGAMC.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of such external websites and encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
UGAMC’s services are intended primarily for licensed healthcare professionals and individuals over the age of eighteen (18).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Amendments to this Privacy Policy
UGAMC reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any revised version shall become effective immediately upon publication on this website unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of the website following publication of any revisions constitutes acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:
United Guild of Aesthetic Medicine & Cosmetology (UGAMC)
Email: contact@ugamc.org
Website: https://www.ugamc.org/