Montenegro International Veterinary Congress
Last Updated: 2026/02/26
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the website montenegroivetcongress.com (“Website”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described herein.
2. Data Controller
The data controller is:
Hospital Veterinário Montenegro – Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda. (HVM)
Address: Rua da Póvoa, 34 / 42, Porto, Portugal
NIPC: 506.141.403
Email: referenciahospvetmontenegro@gmail.com
Phone: +351 225 360 445
No Data Protection Officer (DPO) is appointed as not required by law.
3. Personal Data Collected
3.1 Data Provided by Users
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Institution / Company
- Professional role
- Information required for event registration or membership
3.2 Data Collected Automatically
- IP address (anonymized)
- Device type and browser
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Cookies and other tracking technologies
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed to:
- Manage user accounts and event registrations
- Communicate important event information
- Send updates or announcements
- Improve website experience
- Fulfill contractual, administrative, and legal obligations
- Marketing communications, only with explicit consent
5. Legal Basis
Processing is based on:
- Consent of the data subject
- Execution of a contract (event registration or membership)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interest to improve services
6. Data Sharing
Data may be shared with:
- Service providers for hosting, event management, or payment processing
- Legal authorities as required by law
All third parties are bound to confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
7. International Data Transfers
When personal data is transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are applied.
8. Data Retention
Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as legally required. Generally, registration and event data are kept for 2 years unless consent is withdrawn earlier.
9. Rights of Data Subjects
Users have the right to:
- Access their data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
Rights can be exercised by contacting HVM via email. Complaints can also be filed with CNPD.
10. Cookies and Third-Party Services
10.1 Cookie Management
The Website uses CookieYes | GDPR Cookie Consent to manage cookies. Users can control preferences for the following categories:
- Necessary: Always active; essential for login and site functionality; no personal data stored.
- Functional: Optional; enable social sharing, feedback, and other features.
- Analytics: Optional; used for understanding visitor behavior, only processed after consent.
- Performance: Optional; used to improve website performance.
- Advertisement: Optional; not active as no Google Ads are used.
Users can accept all, reject all, or customize their preferences. Cookies are only loaded after consent where required.
10.2 Google Analytics 4
- GA4 is integrated via Site Kit by Google.
- IP anonymization is active.
- Consent Mode (GCM) is enabled; Analytics only processes data after user consent.
- No Google Ads or remarketing is active.
10.3 User Accounts and Event Registrations
- Managed via Paid Memberships Pro and The Events Calendar.
- Data collected includes login information, personal and professional details, registration history, and administrative/payment info.
- Data is used for account management, event registration, and compliance with legal obligations.
- Data is retained only as long as necessary.
11. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Internet transmissions are never fully risk-free.
12. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices; users should review those policies.
13. Updates to this Policy
Changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted here with the last updated date.
14. Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: referenciahospvetmontenegro@gmail.com
Address: Rua da Póvoa, 34 / 42, Porto, Portugal
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.