Privacy Policy

Orthodontics in Summary Ltd

Orthodontics in Summary Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, book an event, or communicate with us electronically.

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please read this policy carefully to understand how your personal data is handled.


1. Who we are

This website is operated by Orthodontics in Summary Ltd.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact:
tadconference@orthoinsummary.com


2. Lawful basis for processing your data

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to process event bookings, payments, attendance, and CPD certification

  • Legitimate interests – to administer events, communicate essential information, and improve our services

  • Consent – where you have explicitly opted in to receive marketing communications

You may withdraw consent for marketing at any time.


3. Information we collect

Information you provide to us

We may collect personal information when you:

  • complete a booking or enquiry form

  • register for an event

  • contact us by email

This information may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • professional role

  • GDC number (where required for CPD certification)

  • dietary requirements (optional)

Dietary information is collected only where necessary, shared solely with the event venue, and deleted after the event.


Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • anonymised or truncated IP address

  • browser type and version

  • operating system

  • pages visited and time spent on the site

  • referral source

This information is collected for analytics, security, and site improvement purposes and does not identify you personally.


4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site usage.

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.


5. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • process event bookings and payments

  • communicate essential event information

  • issue CPD certificates

  • administer and improve our website

  • ensure website security and performance

We do not use your data for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.


6. Payments

Payments for events are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers (such as Stripe, Ticket Tailor, or Eventbrite).

We do not store or have access to your payment card details. Payment providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies and UK GDPR obligations.


7. Sharing your data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

  • payment processors

  • email communication platforms

  • event venues (dietary requirements only)

  • website and IT service providers

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.


8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Event booking data: up to 24 months

  • CPD records: up to 6 years

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe

Data is securely deleted once it is no longer required.


9. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • request correction or deletion

  • restrict or object to processing

  • withdraw consent for marketing

  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests can be made by emailing tadconference@orthoinsummary.com. We will respond within the statutory timeframes.


10. Data security

While no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, we take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.


11. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before submitting personal data.


12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Please review it periodically.


13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
tadconference@orthoinsummary.com

 

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