Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Arab Food Safety Association (AFSA) operates this website to support its membership, chapters, technical boards, events, magazine, and career services. This policy explains what personal data we collect and how we use it.

2. Data We Collect

We collect information you provide directly through our forms, including name, contact details, organization, and the content of your application (membership, sponsorship, awards, job postings, resumes, article submissions, and general enquiries). We also collect limited technical data such as IP address and browser information to maintain site security and performance.

3. How We Use Your Data

Personal data is used to process applications, administer membership and communications, organize events and programs, respond to enquiries, and improve our services. We rely on your consent and on our legitimate interest in operating the association's activities as the lawful bases for processing.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared with the national chapter associated with your application, with committees responsible for evaluating applications, and with service providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations. Data may be disclosed where required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above and to meet legal and administrative requirements. Where content is published publicly (such as membership directory listings), you may request its removal.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, and you may object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact the AFSA team through the contact page. We will respond within a reasonable period.

7. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of consent in their jurisdiction. Student membership is intended for students of higher education institutions.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices or legal obligations change. Material changes will be reflected on this page with a revised date.