Privacy Policy of www.drgeorgehearingaids.com
This website collects certain Personal Data from its users.
Owner and Data Controller
Types of Data Collected
Among the types of Personal Data that this website collects, either independently or through third parties, are: Cookies, Usage Data, First Name, and Email Address.
For detailed information on each type of Personal Data collected, please refer to the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or to specific explanation texts provided prior to the data collection. Users may provide Personal Data voluntarily, or in the case of Usage Data, it may be collected automatically during website use.
Unless otherwise specified, all data requested by this website is mandatory. Failure to provide this data may result in the inability to access or use the services offered. In cases where this website explicitly states that certain data is not mandatory, users are free to withhold that data without affecting the availability or functionality of the service. Users uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are encouraged to contact the Owner.
The use of Cookies or other tracking tools by this website or third-party service providers is primarily for providing the requested service. Additional purposes are outlined in this document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.
Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published, or shared through this website, and they confirm that they have obtained the necessary consent from the third party to provide their data to the Owner.
Mode and Place of Data Processing
Methods of Processing
The Owner employs appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the Data. Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT tools, following organizational procedures and methods strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, certain individuals within the Owner’s organization (e.g., administrators, sales, marketing, legal, system administrators) and external parties (e.g., third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) may have access to the Data if necessary, as Data Processors. An updated list of these parties can be requested from the Owner at any time.
Legal Basis of Processing
The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following conditions applies:
- Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes.
- Provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations.
- Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject.
- Processing is related to a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner.
- Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.
Users have the right to request clarification regarding the specific legal basis for processing their Personal Data.
Place
Data processing occurs at the Owner’s operating offices and in other locations where parties involved in the processing are situated.
Data transfers may involve sending User Data to a country other than their own. Users can learn more about the location of such transferred Data by referring to the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data. Users are also entitled to inquire about the legal basis and security measures involved in data transfers to countries outside the European Union or to international organizations governed by public international law.
Retention Time
Personal Data is processed and stored for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. The criteria for determining the retention period include:
- Personal Data collected for the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User is retained until the contract is fully performed.
- Personal Data collected for the Owner’s legitimate interests is retained as long as needed to fulfill those purposes.
- Personal Data may be retained for a longer period with the User’s consent, as required by law, or upon order of an authority.
After the retention period expires, Personal Data is deleted, and certain user rights, such as the right to access, rectify, or erase data, cannot be enforced.
Purposes of Processing
The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its services, as well as for the following purposes: Analytics, Contacting the User, and Displaying content from external platforms. Users can find detailed information about these processing purposes and the specific Personal Data used in the respective sections of this document.
Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data
Analytics
The services in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic to track User behavior.
Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google uses the collected Data to track and examine the use of this website, prepare reports on its activities, and share them with other Google services. Google may also use the Data to personalize its advertising network’s ads.
Personal Data collected: Cookies, Usage Data.
Place of processing: Ireland. Privacy Shield participant.
Contacting the User
Contact Form
By filling in the contact form with their Data, users authorize this website to use their details to respond to requests for information, quotes, or any other kind of request as indicated by the form’s header.
Personal Data collected: Email address, First Name.
Mailing List or Newsletter
By registering on the mailing list or for the newsletter, the User’s email address will be added to the contact list for receiving email messages containing information of a commercial or promotional nature concerning this website.
Personal Data collected: Email address, First Name.
Displaying Content from External Platforms
This service allows users to view content hosted on external platforms directly from this website and interact with them. This type of service may collect web traffic data even when Users do not use it.
Google Fonts (Google Ireland Limited)
Google Fonts is a typeface visualization service provided by Google Ireland Limited that allows this website to incorporate specific content into its pages.
Personal Data collected: Usage Data, various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Place of processing: Ireland. Privacy Shield participant.
Rights of Users
Users have certain rights regarding their processed Data, including:
- Withdrawing consent at any time.
- Objecting to processing of Data.
- Accessing their Data.
- Verifying and seeking rectification.
- Restricting the processing of their Data.
- Having their Personal Data deleted or transferred to another controller.
- Lodging a complaint.
Detailed information on how to exercise these rights is provided in the sections below.
Details About the Right to Object to Processing
Users may object to the processing of Personal Data on various grounds, as specified in this document.
How to Exercise These Rights
Users can exercise their rights by contacting the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. These requests are free of charge and will be addressed by the Owner as soon as possible, within one month.
Additional Information About Data Collection and Processing
Legal Action
The Owner may use the User’s Personal Data for legal purposes in court or during legal proceedings related to the use of this website or its services. The User acknowledges that the Owner may be required to disclose Personal Data upon request of public authorities.
Additional Information About User’s Personal Data
In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this website may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.
System Logs and Maintenance
For operation and maintenance purposes, this website and third-party services may collect files that record interactions with this website (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as IP Addresses) for this purpose.
Information Not Contained in This Policy
More details regarding the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time using the contact information provided at the beginning of this document.
Handling “Do Not Track” Requests
This website does not support “Do Not Track” requests. Users can refer to the privacy policies of third-party services used to determine whether they honor “Do Not Track” requests.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time. Users will be informed of changes on this page and, if feasible, via contact information provided. It is recommended to check this page frequently for updates. Should changes affect processing based on the User’s consent, new consent may be collected as required.
Definitions and Legal References
- Personal Data (or Data): Any information that allows for the identification of a natural person.
- Usage Data: Information collected automatically through this website.
- User: The individual using this website.
- Data Subject: The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
- Data Processor (or Data Supervisor): The entity processing Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
- Data Controller (or Owner): The entity determining the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
- This Application: The means by which User Personal Data is collected and processed.
- Service: The service provided by this website.
- European Union (or EU): References to the EU include all current member states and the European Economic Area.
- Cookies: Small sets of data stored in the User’s device.
Legal Information
This privacy policy is based on provisions of various legislations, including Art. 13/14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). This policy applies exclusively to this website unless stated otherwise within this document.