Internet Privacy Statement
The Center for Cardiovascular and Preventive Medicine takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We process personal data collected during your visit to our website in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Your data will neither be published nor disclosed to unauthorized third parties.
Data Collection and Processing on Internet Access:
When you visit our website, our web servers temporarily store each access in a log file. The following data is collected and stored until automated deletion:
- IP address of the requesting computer
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the retrieved file
- Transferred data volume
- Notification of successful retrieval
- Browser and operating system identification data
- Website from which access is made
- Name of your internet access provider
This data is processed to enable website usage (connection setup), system security, technical administration of the network infrastructure, and to optimize the internet offering. The IP address is evaluated only in the event of attacks on the network infrastructure.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Data:
Personal data is used solely for the stated purposes and to the extent necessary to achieve these purposes. Personal data is transmitted to state institutions and authorities only within the framework of mandatory national legal provisions or if required for legal or criminal prosecution in the event of attacks on our network infrastructure. No data is disclosed to third parties for other purposes.
Consent to Further Use:
Certain offers on our website, such as newsletters, forums, or event registrations, require prior registration and further processing of personal data, such as long-term storage of email addresses, user IDs, and passwords. This data is used only with your prior consent.
Newsletter and Press Distribution:
To sign up for a newsletter service, we need at least your email address. Other information is voluntary and used to address you personally and clarify any questions about your email address. For postal delivery, we need your address data. For press distribution, information about the press organization you work for is required.
We generally use the double opt-in procedure for newsletters. This means that we will only send you newsletters if you confirm your registration via a link sent to your email address. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via email or a link at the end of the newsletter.
Web Analysis:
This website uses Google Analytics to analyze user interactions. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data, which is transferred to and stored on Google’s servers in the USA. We anonymize IP addresses to prevent identification. You can prevent cookie installation through your browser settings or by using Google’s opt-out add-on.
Security:
We employ technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
Data Protection Officer: Natascha Bähr
Links to Other Websites:
Our website may contain links to other providers’ websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for other providers’ compliance with data protection regulations.
Right to Information and Contact Data:
You have the right to access, correct, block, and delete your stored personal data. For inquiries, please contact: Center for Cardiovascular and Preventive Medicine, Bismarckstraße 9-15, 69115 Heidelberg
Inclusion, Validity, and Update of the Privacy Policy:
By using our website, you consent to the described use of your data. This privacy policy is valid as of December 17, 2018. We reserve the right to change the privacy policy at any time with future effect. Please review the current privacy policy periodically.