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Privacy policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the ESPEN website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide through forms, subscriptions, or registrations.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behavior.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

3. How we use your information

We use the collected information for the following purposes, to:

  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests.
  • Send newsletters and other relevant communications (if you have opted in).
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect website security.

4. How we share your information

We do not sell, rent, or make your personal information publicly available. We have implemented robust security measures to ensure that any personal information provided by users is protected at all times. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in website operation and maintenance.
  • With regulatory authorities if required by law.
  • In the case of legal processes.

5. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
  • Request information about how your data is used.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us atespensupport@who.int

7. Security measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies.

9. Cookies policy

We use cookies to improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact the ESPEN team

By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Last updated 20 February 2025