Privacy Policy for the Website
This privacy policy applies to the website
www.psychosomatik-trier.de.
The provider of this website is responsible for its content. References to external content are clearly marked (see below).
Data Processing on Behalf of the Provider
This website is hosted and technically operated by the web hosting provider ALL-INKL.com within the framework of commissioned data processing. No storage or processing of personal usage data takes place beyond the scope described in this privacy policy.
Collection of Usage Data / Usage Analysis
When accessing our website, the following data is recorded in a log file:
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IP address
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Date and time of access
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Page accessed or name of the retrieved file (URL)
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Status information (e.g. error codes)
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Amount of data transferred
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Browser information (browser used, operating system, language settings, etc.)
This data is used exclusively for statistical purposes. It is not passed on to third parties. This website does not use any techniques intended to analyze the access behavior of individual users. No personal usage profiles are created.
Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links to content provided by other providers. These are identifiable either by explicit links (e.g. www.example.com) or by corresponding indications in the text (underlined and highlighted in color). In addition, external links open in a separate browser window. The use of such external content may be subject to different regulations than those described here.
Cookies
In certain cases, so-called cookies are used. Some cookies are deleted after you close your browser (temporary cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and enable your browser to be recognized (persistent cookies). Cookies do not contain any personal data.
In the case of links to external websites, cookies from third-party providers may be used without us being able to explicitly inform you of this.
Most browsers allow you to control cookie processing, enabling you to disable the storage of cookies or configure how cookies are handled by your browser.
Collection of Personal Data
If you contact us by email, the data you provide (e.g. name, email address and/or telephone number) will be used solely to respond to your inquiry and stored only for as long as necessary for the correspondence.
If we are currently unable to offer appointments, you may explicitly ask us to store your data on our waiting list for later contact once a treatment slot becomes available. You may revoke this consent to store your data at any time.
Right to Information
Requests for information may be submitted in writing or by email to the contact details stated in the legal notice (Imprint). This also applies to objections to a previously granted consent.
Encryption
This website supports secure access via the HTTPS/SSL protocol. Emails are currently not encrypted.
Source: Sample privacy policy for a practice website
(The template cited as the source has been adapted accordingly.)
Data Protection Information for Patients
Dear Patient,
The protection of your personal data is important to us. Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are required to inform you about the purposes for which our practice collects, stores, or transmits data. This information also explains your rights regarding data protection.
1. Responsibility for Data Processing
The party responsible for data processing is:
Dr. med. Philipp Hettinger
Bruchhausenstraße 23
54290 Trier
Germany
Telephone: +49 651 561 52825
Email: info@privatpsychotherapie-trier.de
2. Purpose of Data Processing
Data processing is carried out on the basis of legal requirements in order to fulfill the treatment contract between you and our practice and the associated obligations.
For this purpose, we process your personal data, in particular your health data. This includes medical histories, diagnoses, therapy recommendations, and findings collected by us or by other physicians and psychotherapists. For these purposes, other physicians or psychotherapists with whom you are or have been in treatment may also provide us with data (e.g. in medical reports).
The collection of health data is a prerequisite for your treatment. If the necessary information is not provided, careful and appropriate treatment cannot be ensured.
3. Recipients of Your Data
We only transfer your personal data to third parties if this is permitted by law or if you have given your consent.
Recipients of your personal data may include, in particular, other physicians/psychotherapists, health insurance providers, and the Medical Service of the Health Insurance Funds. Data is transferred mainly for billing purposes, for clarification of medical issues, and for matters arising from your insurance relationship.
In individual cases, data may be transferred to medical or psychotherapists’ chambers, associations of statutory health insurance physicians, and other authorized recipients.
4. Storage of Your Data
We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to carry out your treatment.
Due to legal requirements, we are obliged to retain this data for at least 10 years after the completion of treatment.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to obtain information about the personal data concerning you. You may also request the correction of inaccurate data.
In addition, under certain conditions, you have the right to request the deletion of data, the right to restrict data processing, and the right to data portability.
The processing of your data is based on legal regulations. Only in exceptional cases do we require your consent. In such cases, you have the right to withdraw your consent for future data processing.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority if you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully.
Competent Supervisory Authority
The supervisory authority responsible for our practice is:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Rhineland-Palatinate
Prof. Dr. Dieter Kugelmann
Hintere Bleiche 34
55116 Mainz
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 6131 208-2449
Fax: +49 (0) 6131 208-2497
Website: https://www.datenschutz.rlp.de/
Email: poststelle(at)datenschutz.rlp.de
6. Legal Basis
The legal basis for processing your data is Article 9(2)(h) GDPR in conjunction with Section 22(1) No. 1(b) of the German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Source: Patient data protection information – sample
(The template cited as the source has been adapted accordingly.)