Privacy Policy

Introduction

The International Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery ("ISCRS," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our ISCRS mobile application (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

• Email address
• Name
• Professional credentials
• Institutional affiliation
• Specialty and areas of interest
• Country and location

Profile Information:

• Professional bio
• Profile photo
• Contact preferences
• Privacy settings

Conference and Membership Data:

• Membership applications
• Abstract submissions
• Conference registrations
• Session attendance

Communications:

• Chat messages with other attendees
• Support inquiries
• Feedback and survey responses

Automatically Collected Information

Device and Usage Information:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Usage patterns and preferences

Log Data:

• App access times
• Pages viewed
• Features used
• Error reports and crash data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Control your privacy settings
• Opt-out of communications

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights:

• Use in-app settings for profile and privacy controls
• Contact us at info@mocatiscrs.iq

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion at any time, and we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal compliance.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Secure authentication (JWT tokens)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Cloud Platform (hosting and storage)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)
• Socket.IO (real-time communication)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The App uses local storage and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns

You can clear local storage through your device settings.

Push Notifications

With your permission, we may send push notifications about:

• Conference updates
• Session reminders
• New messages
• Important announcements

You can disable push notifications in your device settings at any time.

Camera and Photo Library

The App requests access to your camera and photo library only when needed for:

• Uploading profile photos
• Submitting membership documents
• Sharing content in chat
• Uploading stories
• Scanning QR codes for check-in

You can revoke these permissions in your device settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new privacy policy in the App
• Sending a notification through the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Regional Privacy Rights

For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA)

Under GDPR, you have additional rights including:

• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For Users in California

Under CCPA, you have rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination

For Users in Other Regions

We respect privacy rights under applicable local laws. Contact us to exercise your rights under your local privacy laws.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices:

Consent

By using the ISCRS App, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms.