Privacy Policy

Bardhaman Obstetric & Gynaecological Society (BOGS) respects the privacy of its members, visitors, delegates, healthcare professionals, and other users of our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage information provided through our website, membership forms, conference registrations, enquiries, and other online services.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or services, we may collect information such as your name, email address, mobile number, postal address, professional qualifications, medical registration/professional details, institutional affiliation, membership information, conference registration details, and other information voluntarily provided by you.

Where online payments are available, transaction-related information may also be processed through our authorized payment service provider. BOGS does not intend to directly store sensitive card, UPI PIN, CVV, or internet-banking credentials.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to process membership applications and renewals, manage conference or event registrations, communicate important announcements, respond to enquiries, issue confirmations or receipts, maintain organizational records, improve our website and services, and communicate information regarding academic programmes, workshops, conferences and other activities of BOGS.

3. Payment Information

Payments made through the website may be processed by a third-party payment gateway. Payment transactions are therefore also subject to the terms, conditions and privacy practices of the respective payment service provider.

4. Cookies & Website Data

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, maintain sessions and provide a better browsing experience. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

5. Sharing of Information

BOGS does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Information may be shared with authorized service providers where reasonably necessary for website hosting, payment processing, communications, conference/event management or other legitimate organizational activities.

Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law, regulation, court order or governmental authority.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or loss. However, no internet-based system or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. BOGS is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

8. Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, maintain membership and organizational records, meet accounting or regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

9. Your Rights & Requests

Subject to applicable law, you may contact BOGS regarding access to, correction or updating of personal information provided by you, or for privacy-related concerns and requests. Certain information may need to be retained where required for legal, accounting, membership or administrative purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

The website and membership services are primarily intended for adults and healthcare professionals. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children through our general website services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BOGS may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, website practices or applicable requirements. The latest version published on this website will supersede previous versions.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact:

Bardhaman Obstetric & Gynaecological Society (BOGS)
Burdwan, West Bengal, India
Email: [Official Email Address]
Phone: [Official Contact Number]

Last Updated: September 2026