Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 21, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Southern Orthopaedic Association ("we", "our", or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.soaassn.org.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and shipping address (if applicable)
  • Any other information you provide voluntarily

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Device identifiers
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Process transactions
  • Communicate with you
  • Send promotional materials
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Third parties with your consent

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some functionality of the website.

6. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Southern Orthopaedic Association
c/o Data Trace Management Services
110 West Road, Suite 227
Towson, MD 21204