Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 February 2026 — synced from live whis.world.
World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data when you use the WHIS website and the WHIS mobile application (the “App”).
1. What WHIS is (and is not)
WHIS is a non-clinical wellbeing, innovation, and community platform. WHIS does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical services. We do not collect or process medical, clinical, diagnostic, or biometric data.
2. Information we collect
We only collect information necessary to operate and improve the WHIS platform:
- Name and email address
- Organisation or affiliation (if provided)
- Account login details
- Basic usage data (e.g. app interactions, features used)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive health data.
3. Information we do not collect
- Medical records, health conditions, or diagnoses
- Biometric or genetic data
- Location tracking beyond basic technical requirements
- Payment or financial data (unless explicitly stated for a specific service)
4. How we use your information
- Provide access to the WHIS platform
- Manage user accounts
- Communicate updates, events, or relevant information
- Improve platform functionality and user experience
- Maintain platform security and integrity
We do not sell your personal data.
5. Legal basis for processing
- Consent — where you opt in to communications or platform participation
- Contract — where processing is necessary to provide platform access
- Legitimate interests — managing and improving WHIS services, security, and community operations
6. Data retention
- Active user accounts — retained while active
- Inactive accounts — deleted or anonymised after 24 months
- Communication records — retained for up to 36 months
7. Technology & service providers
WHIS uses trusted third-party technology providers as data processors, including Base44 (application development and hosting) and analytics or performance monitoring tools where enabled.
8. Data storage & security
We use secure hosting, access controls, and encryption where appropriate. No system is completely secure, but we work to protect your information against unauthorised access or misuse.
9. International data transfers
As a global platform, some data may be processed outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your data; withdraw consent; or request information about how your data is used.
11. Children’s privacy
WHIS is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
13. Data protection registration
WHIS is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. Registered data controller: World Health Innovation Summit CIC. ICO registration number: ZC090494. You can view our registration entry by searching ico.org.uk/register.
14. Contact us
World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS)
Email: gareth@whis.world
Website: whis.world