Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20.08.2025
The International Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website www.psseassociation.org, become a member, or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
The International Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) Association is a non-governmental, non-profit, apolitical, autonomous educational and social organization. We act as Data Controller for the personal data we collect and process through our website.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@psseassociation.org
Address: Bd. Marasesti nr. 21-23, Sector 4, Cod Postal 040251, Bucuresti, Romania.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity data: name, surname, professional title.
- Contact data: email address, phone number, postal address.
- Professional data: physiotherapy degree, certifications, scoliosis school graduation, professional affiliation.
- Membership data: membership application details, payment confirmation of membership fees.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and website usage data.
- Communication data: information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in webinars and case discussions.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To process and manage membership applications.
- To provide membership benefits (access to educational resources, webinars, newsletters, case studies, collaborative work).
- To maintain contact and respond to your inquiries.
- To send administrative and organizational communications.
- To improve our website and member experience.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following GDPR legal grounds:
- Contractual necessity – when processing is required to manage your membership.
- Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or voluntarily provide information.
- Legitimate interests – to improve services, prevent fraud, and maintain security.
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers – such as IT, website hosting, or payment processors, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Authorized partners – when necessary for collaborative educational or research projects, with your consent.
- Legal authorities – if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
All third-party processors are GDPR-compliant.
6. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure it is protected by adequate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or transfers to countries recognized as providing adequate protection.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Membership data – kept for the duration of your membership plus 5 years.
- Communication and inquiries – kept for up to 2 years.
- Financial/payment data – retained in accordance with accounting and tax laws.
- Technical/cookie data – retention varies (see Cookie Policy).
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- Data portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
- Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@psseassociation.org.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, access control, and regular security monitoring.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. For details, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
