Privacy Policy

World Apitoxin Organization

Effective Date: [August 31 of 2025] Last Updated: [August 1 of 2025]

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address

  • Medical Information: Health conditions, treatment history (with consent)

  • Professional Information: Medical credentials, specialization area

  • Communication Data: Messages, consultation requests, feedback

Automatically Collected:

  • Website usage data, IP address, browser type

  • Cookies for site functionality and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Primary Uses:

    • Provide apitherapy consultations and treatments

    • Process membership applications and course registrations

    • Send educational materials and research updates

    • Improve our services and website functionality

  • Legal Basis: Consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, legal compliance

3. Information Sharing

We share your information only when:

  • With Your Consent: Medical referrals, research participation

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, email services (under strict agreements)

  • Legal Requirements: Court orders, regulatory compliance

  • Medical Partners: Authorized healthcare providers for treatment continuity

We never sell your personal information.

4. Data Security

  • Protection Measures: Encryption, secure servers, access controls

  • Medical Data: Extra security layers for health information

  • Regular Updates: Security protocols reviewed and updated regularly

  • Breach Response: Immediate notification and remediation procedures

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data

  • Correction: Update incorrect or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request removal of your data (with exceptions)

  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

  • Objection: Opt out of certain data processing activities

  • Consent Withdrawal: Revoke permission at any time

6. Data Retention

  • General Data: 7 years from last interaction

  • Medical Records: As required by medical regulations

  • Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe

  • Legal Requirements: As mandated by applicable laws

7. International Transfers

When transferring data internationally, we ensure:

  • Adequate Protection: Through approved mechanisms

  • Your Consent: When required by law

  • Safeguards: Contractual protections with recipients

8. Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality Analytics Cookies: Help us improve user experience Marketing Cookies: Only with your consent

Cookie Management: You can control cookies through browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.

10. Age Restrictions

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age without parental consent.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification to registered users

  • Website banner announcement

  • Updated "Last Modified" date

2. Contact Information

World Apitoxin Organization

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

📧 Email: info@apitoxina.org 📞 Phone: (+57) 310 8560294 📍 Address: Bogotá, Colombia

Response Time: We will respond to your privacy requests within 30 days.

13. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by Colombian law and applicable international data protection regulations including GDPR where applicable.