Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SummitJointCare ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

SummitJointCare
Alpenblick 5
6450 Sölden, Tirol
Austria
Email: [email protected]

3. Data We Collect

We collect minimal personal data necessary for our educational and informational purposes:

• Email Address: Collected through our contact form for newsletter and informational communication only
• Message Content: Text provided by users in inquiry forms
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (collected automatically via standard web analytics)
• Cookie Data: Information about cookie preferences and consent status

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: Your explicit consent for email communication and newsletter subscription
• Legitimate Interest: Operating and improving our educational website
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

5. Use of Your Data

Your personal data is used exclusively for:

• Responding to your inquiries and educational requests
• Sending educational newsletter communications
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Use your data for marketing purposes beyond our educational newsletter
• Share your information for commercial purposes
• Process sensitive personal data without explicit consent

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy:

• Email Addresses: Retained for newsletter purposes or until unsubscribe request
• Contact Form Data: Retained for 12 months unless you request deletion
• Technical/Analytics Data: Retained for 13 months
• Cookie Data: Retained according to cookie preferences

7. Your Data Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in portable format
• Right to Object: Opt-out of certain data processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact data protection authorities

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Limited access to personal data
• Regular security assessments

9. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. Cookie information is detailed in our separate Cookie Policy. All non-essential cookies require your explicit consent before deployment.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of personal data collection from children, we will promptly delete such information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is processed and stored within the European Union, ensuring compliance with GDPR standards. We do not transfer data outside the EU without appropriate safeguards.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email communication.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to report a data concern:

SummitJointCare
Alpenblick 5
6450 Sölden, Tirol
Austria
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +43 5254 876 5432

15. Data Protection Authority

If you believe your data rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority:
Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde (Austrian Data Protection Authority)