1. Overview of Data Protection
General Information
This section provides a simple overview of how your personal data is handled when you visit this website. Personal data includes any information that can identify you personally. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our full privacy policy listed below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the “Responsible Entity” section of this privacy policy and in the website imprint.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is provided directly by you, for example when you contact us via email. Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website. This includes technical information, such as your browser type, operating system, or the time you accessed the site. These data are collected automatically upon your visit.
What do we use your data for?
Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly.
Your rights regarding your data
You have the right to receive free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You can request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time. Under specific conditions, you also have the right to limit the processing of your data and the right to file a complaint with the supervisory authority.
Please feel free to contact us for any questions about data protection.
2. General Information and Mandatory Details
Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. Your personal data is treated confidentially and according to applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act, as well as this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data will be collected. This document explains what data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose.
Please note that data transmission over the internet, such as emails, can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection against third-party access is not guaranteed.
Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Dr. med. Mareen Schmidt
Grüneburgweg 95
60323 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: 069-663897030
Email: info@eyespecialistsch-1kc96exe7n.live-website.com
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who decides alone or jointly with others about the purposes and means of processing personal data, such as names or email addresses.
Cookies and Consent
All cookies not essential for site functionality, such as those for analytics or marketing, are only used based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25(1) DDG). You can revoke this consent at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you about cookie settings and to allow or block cookies individually or generally. You can also set your browser to delete cookies automatically when closed. Disabling cookies might affect website functionality.
[Note: If you use a cookie consent tool, provide details here regarding the cookies used and how consent is obtained.]
Contact via Email or Phone
If you contact us by email or phone, your inquiry and associated personal data (name, contact details, and content) will be stored and processed to handle your request.
Processing this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR when the inquiry relates to a contract or pre-contractual measures. Otherwise, processing is based on our legitimate interest to handle requests effectively (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) if requested.
Your data remains with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent, or the purpose for storage ends, such as after completing your inquiry. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.
We explicitly point out that email communication is not secure. For transmitting health-related data, please use safer methods like phone, postal mail, or personal meetings. Otherwise, please accept the risks of unencrypted email communication.
3. Social Media
Instagram
We maintain a presence on Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland). Our website’s imprint also applies to our Instagram profile.
When you visit our Instagram profile, Instagram processes personal data even if you do not have an Instagram account. We have no influence or knowledge of exactly which data is processed or how it is used. Meta uses this data, among other purposes, to create user profiles and for advertising.
Joint Responsibility (Page Insights)
For certain features, especially the “Insights” function showing page statistics, we share responsibility with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Article 26 GDPR). Insights provide anonymous statistics on visitors to our page, such as age, gender, location, and interactions.
We have an agreement with Meta detailing each party’s responsibilities in data processing. You can view this agreement here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum
Meta primarily handles data subject rights like access and deletion, but you can assert your rights with both Meta and us.
Legal Basis
Our Instagram presence serves public relations, providing information, and communicating with patients and interested parties. This is considered a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Data Transfer to the USA
Meta Platforms Inc. is based in the USA, so data may be transferred to this third country, which does not have an adequate level of data protection. Meta usually relies on EU standard contractual clauses for this transfer. More information is available in Instagram’s data policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
4. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services, such as the introduction of new features. The updated policy applies to your next visit to the website.
