ESHGA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform ESHGA.com and its sub-brands including Oshpedia.com, or participate in our events, quizzes, and awards programs.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Register for an account on our platform
• Participate in our events, quizzes, or awards programs
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
• Contact our customer support team
• Complete surveys or provide feedback

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Professional information (job title, company, industry, certifications)
• Payment information for event registrations
• Participation history and performance in our events

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services
• Process your registrations and participation in events
• Communicate with you about events, updates, and promotions
• Recognize and award highly skilled HSE professionals
• Personalize your experience on our platform
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to external organizations. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: We may share information when you give us explicit permission to do so.
• For internal purposes: Information may be shared within ESHGA and its sub-brands (including Oshpedia.com) for operational and marketing purposes.
• For legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal process.
• With service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting our business, or servicing you.

4. Marketing Communications

By participating in ESHGA events or creating an account, you agree to receive marketing communications from ESHGA and its sub-brands about:

• Upcoming events, quizzes, and awards programs
• Educational resources and industry insights
• Promotional offers and platform updates
• Recognition of achievements within the HSE community

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to use your information, we will remove it from our systems and records or anonymize it so that you can no longer be identified from it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.