Privacy Policy
Waka Continuing Medical Education Center is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your academic records and personal data.
Introduction
Welcome to Waka Continuing Medical Education Center (Waka CMEC). We value the trust you place in us when you provide your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and disclose your information, including personal information, in conjunction with your access to and use of all our CME courses and digital platforms.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We ensure that all data processing complies with relevant medical privacy standards and international data protection regulations.
Information Collection
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.
- Personal Identification: Name, professional title, medical license number, and specialty.
- Contact Details: Email address, phone number, and physical mailing address for certification delivery.
- Professional Information: Institutional affiliations, year of graduation, and board certifications.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our course materials, duration of study, and quiz performance.
Use of Data
Waka CMEC uses the collected data for various professional purposes.
Accreditation
Reporting completed credits to medical boards and accreditation bodies.
Course Improvement
Analysing learner behaviour to enhance the quality of our medical curriculum.
Student Privacy
Student records are maintained with the highest level of confidentiality. We recognise that your personal details and test results are sensitive information.
All academic transcripts and records of completion are stored in encrypted databases. Access is limited to authorised personnel only, specifically for the purpose of credit verification and technical support.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- Regulatory Bodies: When reporting CME credits to the ACCME or state medical boards.
- Service Providers: Secure payment processors (e.g., Stripe) and cloud hosting providers.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
Mailing Address
Waka CMEC
P.O. Box 188 – 10100
Karatina – Nyeri Road
Nyeri, Kenya