Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 3, 2026

1. Introduction

The Bahrain Diabetes Society respects the privacy of its website visitors and members, and is committed to protecting any personal data provided to it, in compliance with Bahrain's Personal Data Protection Law No. 30 of 2018. This policy explains the type of data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it.

2. Data We Collect

• Contact data: name, email, phone number, when filling out the contact or inquiry form.
• Membership data: full name, nationality, smart card number, email, phone number, when applying for membership.
• Browsing data: browser and device type, and website pages visited, to improve user experience (without the use of advertising tracking tools).

3. Purposes of Using the Data

• Responding to your inquiries and requests submitted through website forms.
• Processing membership applications and communicating about related events and services.
• Sending the periodic newsletter and updates to those who opt in.
• Improving website content and services based on general usage patterns.

4. Sharing Data With Third Parties

The Society does not sell or rent your personal data to any third party for marketing purposes. Limited data may be shared with government bodies (such as the Ministry of Health) or strategic partners only in the context of coordinating an event or service you have explicitly requested, and in compliance with the law.

5. Cookies

The website may use essential cookies to ensure it functions correctly (such as saving your language preference). Cookies are not used for advertising purposes or tracking across other websites.

6. Data Security

The Society takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Your Rights

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of any inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your data, unless a legal obligation requires retention.
• The right to withdraw consent to receive newsletters or marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

The Society's programs for children (such as the summer children's camps) require registration by a parent or guardian, and the website does not collect personal data from children directly without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect operational or legal changes. Any update will be published on this page with the last-updated date.

10. Contact Us

For any inquiry regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, you can contact us by email at [email protected] or phone +973 1772 7773, or via the Contact Us page.