Transparency & Data Governance

Privacy Policy

This document defines the privacy and data protection principles applied to the digital platform of the Treatise on Spine Surgery (SBC / DiLivros Publishing).

📅 Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction & Institutional Commitment

The Brazilian Spine Society (SBC), together with DiLivros Editora Ltda., is committed to privacy, information security, and international data protection best practices. This Privacy Policy details how we handle academic, technical, and contact information on our platform.

2. Information Collected & Purpose

Our digital portal serves as a scientific hub for abstracts, chapter indexes, and faculty profiles. Data processing is restricted to:

  • Technical Logs: Anonymous access records (IP, browser type, consulted paths) used strictly for performance and system security.
  • Faculty Metadata: Names, academic degrees, affiliations, and public IDs (ORCID/Lattes) published under author consent for proper academic attribution.
  • Inquiry Records: Contact data voluntarily provided when requesting editorial support or purchase inquiries.

3. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All scientific summaries, DeCS/MeSH terms, and pedagogical structures belong to SBC and DiLivros Editora under copyright legislation. Content is for academic and clinical research reference only.

4. Cookies & Preferences

We use only essential cookies required for language preferences (PT/EN/ES) and UI rendering. No behavioral third-party advertising trackers are used.

5. User Rights & Data Requests

Users and authors may request data confirmation, updates, or rectifications at any time in compliance with data privacy regulations.