1. Introduction
The Portuguese Society of Implantology and Osseointegration (SOPIO) is committed to protecting the privacy of website users and ensuring the processing of their personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable legislation.
The use of this website implies acceptance of this Privacy and Cookies Policy.
2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
SOPIO may collect personal data through the forms made available on the website, the reserved member area, event and conference registrations, as well as through communications made by users.
The data collected is intended exclusively for the management of the association's activity, processing contact requests, managing membership quality, accessing restricted content, registering for events, issuing administrative and accounting documents, and providing the services offered by SOPIO.
Only data strictly necessary for each purpose will be collected.
3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data may be used for:
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Respond to enquiries or contact requests;
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Managing the relationship between SOPIO and its partners;
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Allow access to the restricted area.;
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Manage quotas, payments and invoicing;
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To process registrations for events, conferences, training courses, and other initiatives promoted by SOPIO.;
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Provide exclusive scientific and professional content;
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Fulfil legal, fiscal and administrative obligations;
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Improve the website user experience.
4. Data Conservation
Personal data will be retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for the periods required by law.
5. Data Sharing
SOPIO does not sell or pass on personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.
Data may be shared with service providers who support the operation of the website, association management, invoicing, event organisation or platform hosting, always under an obligation of confidentiality and compliance with applicable legislation.
6. Safety
SOPIO adopts appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, loss or destruction.
Despite all security efforts implemented, the transmission of information over the Internet cannot be guaranteed as completely secure.
7. Data Subject Rights
In accordance with applicable legislation, users may exercise their rights to access, rectify, update, limit, object to, port, and erase their personal data.
The contact address provided by SOPIO may be used for the exercise of these rights.
8. Use of Cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly, to improve your browsing experience, and to gather statistical information about website usage.
Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device during browsing.
The cookies used may include:
Essential Cookies
Necessary for the functioning of the website, including authentication functionalities, access to the restricted area, session security, and user preference management.
Performance and Statistics Cookies
We collect anonymous information about website usage, helping us understand how visitors interact with the content and to continuously improve the services provided.
Functional Cookies
They allow us to remember user preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
9. Cookie Management
The user can, at any time, configure their browser to accept, refuse or delete cookies.
Disabling certain cookies may limit or prevent the correct functioning of some website features, including the members' area.
10. Links to External Websites
The website may contain links to external pages. SOPIO is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.
11. Policy Changes
SOPIO may update the present Privacy and Cookies Policy whenever necessary, with any changes being published on this page.
12. Contacts
For any questions regarding this Privacy and Cookies Policy or the processing of personal data, you can contact SOPIO through the contact methods provided on the website.
Last updated: May 2026.
