Privacy Policy regarding this website

website and the services offered on it, unless otherwise agreed upon in a specific contract. This privacy policy informs you about the collection of personal data during your visit to this website. By using this website, you agree to this privacy policy. Our doctor's office attaches great importance to data protection. Due to its legal obligations (medical confidentiality in accordance with Art. 321 Swiss Criminal Law, Data Protection Act and other federal and state decrees), a high level of legal protection already exists. The collection and processing of your personal data is carried out in compliance with the applicable data protection laws and requirements. In principle, our medical practice offers its services only in Switzerland and is aimed only at persons resident in Switzerland.

Collection of general data and information.

Each time a person or automated system accesses the website, a number of general data and information are recorded. This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server. The following can be recorded: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites which are accessed by the accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of an access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information that is used to prevent danger in the event of attacks on our IT infrastructure. This data and information is required to (1) display the contents of our website correctly, (2) optimize the contents of our website, (3) ensure the permanent operability of our IT infrastructure and the technology of our website and (4) provide the law enforcement agencies with the necessary information in the event of a cyber attack. Furthermore, our doctor's office can evaluate this data and information statistically and also with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our IT infrastructure. The data and information collected in this way is processed only for the purposes just mentioned and stored separately from all personal data provided by a patient.

Links to other websites

This website may contain links to websites of other providers. Our medical practice has no influence on these websites, their contents, offers or availability or the data protection and privacy policy applicable. It therefore rejects any liability.

Cookies and other services

Our doctor's office may use cookies on their website to provide the best possible service and specific information. Cookies contain a so-called cookie ID, a unique identifier of the cookie, which assigns websites and servers to a specific Internet browser. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified by this unique cookie ID. The purpose of this recognition is to offer users of this website an optimal visitor experience and to improve the website design. Such information about the use of this website (including your IP address) can, for example, in the case of Google Analytics, be transmitted to servers abroad and stored there. Google Analytics uses this information, for example, to compile reports on the website activities of visitors. Google may also transfer this data to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google and other cookie providers have their own privacy policies and regulations. The use and processing of data stored via cookies by third party companies such as Google are outside the area of responsibility of the doctor's office. It therefore disclaims any liability. Our doctor's office may use other services offered by third parties to integrate their content and services, such as videos or articles, into the website. Such integration always presupposes that these third party providers are able to collect and process the IP address and other information of visitors to this website. In the settings of your browser you can block the use of cookies, request a warning before a cookie is created or delete cookies afterwards. Please note that if you block or delete cookies afterwards, this website may not be able to be used to its full extent or its display may be impaired.

Social media / social networks

This website may contain buttons ("social media plugins") that establish contact with the servers of social networks (LinkedIn, Vimeo, etc.). By clicking on one of these buttons, you give your consent that certain data such as IP address, visit to the website, etc. are transmitted to the respective social network operator. This data transfer takes place without the intervention of the doctor's office. The data protection and privacy policies of the respective social network apply.

Communication policy

The website of our doctor's office contains certain information due to legal regulations ("obligation of terms and conditions"), which enable a quick electronic contact as well as direct communication, which also includes a general e-mail address. If you contact us via the communication options offered on our website, your contact details and contents will only be used to process and answer your enquiry. Please note: Access to information and services on this website is via the Internet and thus an open network accessible to everyone. The transmission of your data via this website or via means of communication such as e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp is generally considered insecure. Our medical practice therefore rejects any liability.

Your rights

According to Swiss Data Protection Law you have rights regarding your data. In particular, there is a right to information, correction and deletion (if the data no longer needs to be stored for legal reasons). The exercise of such rights usually requires that you clearly prove your identity (e.g. by means of a copy of an identity card, where your identity is otherwise not clear or cannot be verified). To assert your rights, please contact the doctor's office via secure channel. We are at your disposition for further information concerning your confidentiality.

Changes

Our doctor's office may change this privacy policy at any time without prior notice. The current version published on our website applies. If the data protection declaration is part of a contract with you, we will inform you of the change by e-mail or other suitable means in the event of an update.

Translation

The German version is legally binding.

Authors: Health Info Net AG, Association of Swiss Doctors FMH, Dr. iur. Sascha D. Patak, Attorney at Law, Goetz & Patak Attorneys at Law, June 2018, translated by Martin Rohmeder with DeepL, July 2020