{"id":3,"date":"2026-09-21T19:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T19:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-10-17T16:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T16:52:39","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definitions used in this Privacy policy<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPersonal data\u201d means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIsmar\u201d means <a href=\"https:\/\/ismar.com\/\">Ismar Healthcare NV-SA<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSite\u201d means <a href=\"BCaMonitor.org\">BCaMonitor.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cServices\u201d means the Site and the information, communications and functionality made available through it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ismar may also be referred to in this Privacy policy as \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d and \u201cour\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ismar and your privacy<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ismar respects the privacy of visitors to our Site and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable European data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BCaMonitor.org is intended for healthcare professionals in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scope of this Privacy policy<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy policy applies to personal data that we collect or otherwise process through the Site, including when you browse the Site, contact us, subscribe to updates or use forms protected by reCAPTCHA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Site may contain links to other websites over which we have no control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy information of external websites before providing personal data to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Information we collect<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect personal data about you when you use our Site. Depending on the services and features you use, this may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>name;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-mail address;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>country;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organization or professional information that you choose to provide;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>address and telephone number, where requested through a specific form;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>device, browser and technical information;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>information that you provide when contacting us;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>subscription preferences and information associated with our e-mail updates;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>information about how you use and navigate the Site;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cookie and consent preferences;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>information processed in connection with reCAPTCHA for spam and abuse prevention.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, you provide information directly to us by submitting information through the Site. We may also automatically collect technical and usage information when you visit the Site. Website analytics are used to help us understand how visitors arrive at and use the Site and where the Site can be improved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How we use and share your information<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may process personal data collected through the Site to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>operate, administer and secure the Site;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analyse use of the Site and improve navigation, content and user experience;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide communications or services that you request;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>manage subscriptions and deliver updates;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protect forms and the Site against spam, abuse and automated activity;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>respond to enquiries and investigate complaints;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>meet applicable legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use aggregated or appropriately de-identified information to understand trends and improve the Site. We may share personal data with service providers where this is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy policy and subject to appropriate contractual and security safeguards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cookies and related tracking technologies<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use of Cookies on the Site<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files or comparable technologies that can be stored on or accessed from your device when you visit a website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We distinguish between technologies that are necessary for the operation and security of the Site and non-essential technologies, such as certain analytics technologies. Where consent is required, non-essential cookies or trackers should not be activated until you have made the relevant choice. You can change your choices through [Cookie Settings link].&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ismar uses the following categories of cookies and related technologies on the Site:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These technologies are necessary for functions such as website operation, security, consent management and protection against abuse. Depending on its implementation, reCAPTCHA may process technical data and may use cookies or similar technologies for security and fraud-prevention purposes. [Confirm reCAPTCHA version, cookie behaviour and consent classification.]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category 2: Performance and Analytics Cookies<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Site uses website analytics to understand how visitors arrive at, navigate and use the Site and to identify areas for improvement. [Insert the current analytics provider and list its cookies, purposes and retention periods in the Cookie Policy.] Where required, these analytics technologies are used only after consent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category 3: Functionality Cookies<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cookies or similar technologies may remember choices you make and allow the Site to provide functionality adapted to those choices. [Confirm whether any functionality cookies are currently used.]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further details about the cookies and trackers currently used, their providers, purposes and retention periods should be provided in the Site\u2019s Cookie Policy or cookie settings interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How we store your information and your rights<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy policy and in accordance with applicable legal, contractual and operational requirements. Retention periods depend on the type of data and the reason for processing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may request access to or correction of your personal data, and you may exercise the other rights described below by contacting us at <a href=\"mailto:info@bcamonitor.org\">info@bcamonitor.org<\/a>. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ismar takes appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access. These measures may include access controls, secure transmission and appropriate security practices for information collection, storage and processing. No internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the reasons and legal basis for our processing?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process personal data only where we have an applicable legal basis. Depending on the activity, this may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your consent, for example where required for optional e-mail communications or non-essential cookies and analytics;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>our legitimate interests in operating, securing and improving the Site, responding to enquiries and preventing spam and abuse, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>steps taken at your request, where relevant to a service you request;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>compliance with a legal obligation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time for future processing. You can withdraw newsletter consent by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in our communications, and cookie consent through [Cookie Settings link].&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With whom else do we share information?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use third-party service providers to support the Site and our communications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Campaign Monitor<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use Campaign Monitor to deliver our e-mail updates. Depending on the features enabled, Campaign Monitor may process subscriber information and information relating to e-mail delivery, opens and clicks. We use this information to deliver requested communications and, where permitted, to understand and improve our updates. You can unsubscribe at any time through the unsubscribe link in an e-mail or by contacting us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where do we process and store your data?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal data may be processed in Belgium, elsewhere in the European Economic Area (EEA), or in other countries where our service providers operate. Where personal data are transferred outside the EEA, we will use an appropriate transfer mechanism and safeguards as required by applicable data protection law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long do we keep your data?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. The specific retention period depends on the processing activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do we secure your data?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal data are treated as confidential. We implement appropriate physical, administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, use, alteration and disclosure. We also require service providers processing personal data on our behalf to provide appropriate protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are your rights?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subject to the conditions provided by applicable data protection law in Belgium, you may have the right to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>request access to and rectification of your personal data;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>request erasure of your personal data;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>request restriction of processing;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>object to processing, including direct marketing and, where applicable, processing based on legitimate interests;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>receive certain personal data in a portable format where the applicable legal conditions are met;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Changes to this Privacy policy<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy policy to reflect changes to the Site, our processing activities, service providers or applicable requirements. The current version will be published on this page. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated: [date of final approval]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about this Privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251125174303\/mailto:info@bcamonitor.org\">info@bcamonitor.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Definitions used in this Privacy policy&nbsp; \u201cPersonal data\u201d means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.&nbsp; \u201cIsmar\u201d means Ismar Healthcare NV-SA.&nbsp; \u201cSite\u201d means BCaMonitor.org.&nbsp; \u201cServices\u201d means the Site and the information, communications and functionality made available through it.&nbsp; Ismar may also be referred to in this Privacy policy as \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":401,"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions\/401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcamonitor.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}