Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 25 May 2026
The International Society of Paediatric Respiratory Diseases (INSPiRED) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members and website visitors.
As a Swiss-based non-governmental organization (NGO) operating globally, we process personal data in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data on https://inspired-ped.org is:
- Organization: International Society of Paediatric Respiratory Diseases (INSPiRED)
- Registered Office: Geneva, Switzerland
- Contact Email: [Insert Privacy/Contact Email, e.g., [email protected]]
2. Information We Collect
We collect data directly from you when you register for a membership account, complete training, or interact in our forums:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, country of residence.
- Professional Information: Medical specialty, institutional/hospital affiliation, professional title, and proof of student/professional status (if required for validation).
- Usage & Community Data: Forum posts, comments, course progress, quiz results, and certification histories.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookie data gathered via your interaction with the Platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To create, manage, and maintain your membership account.
- To provide access to training modules, educational resources, and to issue membership/completion certificates.
- To host and moderate the peer-to-peer community forums.
- To communicate important updates regarding the Society, NGO activities, and the annual INSPiRED Congress.
- To improve our website functionality, security, and user experience.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a Contract: To fulfill our obligations to you as a member (providing access to the portal, certificates, etc.).
- Legitimate Interests: To foster a global network of pediatric professionals, secure our platform, and advance research in pediatric respiratory health.
- Consent: Where you have explicitly opted-in to receive certain promotional materials or newsletters.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers only to the extent necessary to operate the Platform:
- Hosting and IT Infrastructure: Secure cloud hosting services.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) / Forum Software: Tools used to power the training and community sectors of the site.
- Compliance & Legal Obligations: If required by Swiss law or valid legal processes.
6. International Data Transfers
Because INSPiRED is a global society, your data may be accessed by authorized committee members or technical providers outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner) are in place to guarantee a high level of data protection.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal account data for as long as your membership is active. If you request to delete your account, your profile and identity data will be removed within [e.g., 30 days], though forum posts may be anonymized rather than deleted to preserve the continuity of historical discussions.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Geneva, Switzerland.
