Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 28, 2025

At the United Iraqi Medical Association (UIMA UK & Ireland), we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our website or services.

1. Who We Are

United Iraqi Medical Association UK & Ireland (UIMA) is a professional network supporting Iraqi healthcare professionals in the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Our registered website is: https://uima.org.uk.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of personal data:

  • Contact details: Name, email address, phone number
  • Membership information: Professional title, specialty, qualifications, location
  • Event participation: Registration data, payment info (if applicable)
  • Communication data: Messages sent through contact forms, emails, or newsletter signups
  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited (via cookies)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To manage membership registrations and renewals
  • To send newsletters, event invitations, and organizational updates
  • To respond to your inquiries or requests
  • To process event or conference registrations
  • To improve our website’s performance and user experience
  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely using appropriate technical and organizational measures. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers for services such as:

  • Email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)
  • Payment processing (e.g., Stripe or PayPal)
  • Event management (e.g., Eventbrite)

These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@uima.org.uk

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

8. 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 revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

United Iraqi Medical Association UK & Ireland
Email: info@uima.org.uk
Phone: +44 7861 369 283
Website: https://uima.org.uk

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