Effective Date: June 1st, 2025
At SupraMicro, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website and register as a member of the SupraMicro community.
Effective Date: June 1st, 2025
At SupraMicro, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website and register as a member of the SupraMicro community.
1. Who We Are
1. Who We Are
SupraMicro is a surgical education initiative hosted at ORSI Academy, Belgium, operated under the direction of Prof. Dr. Alexandru Nistor and affiliated with the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel).
Data Controller:
Prof. Dr. Alexandru Nistor
Email: hello (at) supramicro (dot) com
Registration and payment are handled exclusively via the ORSI Academy booking platform.
A participant’s seat is confirmed only upon full payment through ORSI Academy.
Course fees are exclusive of travel, accommodation, and personal expenses, unless explicitly stated otherwise by ORSI Academy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you become a member through https://supramicro.com/members, we collect the following information:
Full name
Email address
Country and city
Institution name
Professional specialty
Any other information you voluntarily provide
All registrations are strictly non-refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation (including but not limited to illness, visa issues, or personal emergencies).
No partial refunds or credit notes will be issued for unattended course days.
3. How We Use Your Data
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
Send updates about upcoming training courses (e.g., SupraMicro Core and Expert)
Share educational content, resources, and relevant surgical news
Inform you of new platform features, webinars, or events
Understand user demographics to improve course offerings and outreach
We will only contact you if you have explicitly opted in by checking the “I agree to become a member of SupraMicro” checkbox.
If a registered participant is unable to attend, the seat may be transferred to a colleague, provided that the substitute meets all minimum eligibility criteria for the specific course.
Requests for transfer must be submitted in writing to hello@supramicro.com at least 5 days before the course start date.
All transfers are subject to review and approval by the SupraMicro course faculty.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Our lawful basis for collecting and using your personal data is your consent, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any of our emails or by contacting us directly at hello (at) supramicro (dot) com
Each course has specific entry requirements (e.g., professional qualification, surgical experience). All participants must meet these prerequisites.
Full participation is required to receive a certificate of completion.
5. How We Store Your Data
5. How We Store Your Data
Your personal data is securely stored on our website infrastructure and within our mailing list provider, MailerLite, which complies with GDPR and uses secure data centers.
We retain your data:
For as long as you remain subscribed, or
Until you withdraw your consent
Once you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted or anonymized unless required for legitimate legal or audit purposes.
SupraMicro reserves the right to change the course schedule, content, faculty, instructors, or venue if necessary. Page 2
In the event of course cancellation by SupraMicro or ORSI Academy (e.g., due to force majeure or insufficient enrollment), participants will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to a future session.
SupraMicro is not responsible for any non-refundable costs incurred by the participant (e.g., travel, accommodation).
6. Data Sharing
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share your data only with trusted partners such as:
MailerLite (for email communication)
Invivox (for external course registration, if applicable)
These partners are GDPR-compliant and only process your data on our behalf.
Participants are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude throughout the training.
The organizers reserve the right to expel any participant for inappropriate, disruptive, or unsafe behavior, without refund.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Withdraw your consent at any time
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to processing or request restriction
File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello (at) supramicro (dot) com
Photographs and/or videos may be taken during the course for promotional or educational purposes. By registering, participants consent to the use of their image, unless they opt out in writing prior to the start of the course.
8. Cookies and Tracking
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for basic website functionality and to track site usage (e.g., Google Analytics). Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site and improve user experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings or reject non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner.
All reasonable precautions are taken to ensure safety during training. However, SupraMicro and ORSI Academy disclaim any liability for injuries, losses, or damages incurred by participants during the course.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.
The latest version will always be available at https://supramicro.com/privacy.
All reasonable precautions are taken to ensure safety during training. However, SupraMicro and ORSI Academy disclaim any liability for injuries, losses, or damages incurred by participants during the course.
1o. Contact
1o. Contact
For questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact:
SupraMicro – Data Privacy Team
hello (at) supramicro (dot) com
All reasonable precautions are taken to ensure safety during training. However, SupraMicro and ORSI Academy disclaim any liability for injuries, losses, or damages incurred by participants during the course.