Privacy policy

 

Merz Pharma Benelux B.V., Hoevestein 36D, 4903 SC Oosterhout, the Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as “Merz”, “we”, “us”) operates this website (hereinafter referred to as “website”). We respect your privacy and want you to understand how we use your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes when, why and how we collect and use your information when you visit our website. Click on any of the topics below to go directly to a topic you are interested in.

If you have any questions or comments about how Merz processes your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer by post or e-mail:

Merz Pharma Benelux B.V.
Hoevestein 36D
4903 SC Oosterhout
The Netherlands
dpobenelux@merz.com

General information

This Privacy Policy applies to visitors to the merzmasterclasses.com. This Privacy Policy governs the collection and processing of Personal Data by Merz. The Merz website contains references to third party websites (e.g. hyperlinks, banners or buttons). Merz is not responsible for these third parties’ compliance with applicable Privacy Laws and regulations.

We may cooperate with third parties (hereinafter referred to as “Merz subcontractors”) who provide services to us. Merz subcontractors may have access to your data under certain circumstances. However, Merz subcontractors process your data only for and on behalf of Merz, and only for the purposes set out in this policy. In addition, Merz and its subcontractors will secure your data using appropriate technical and organisational security measures.

Use of cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer. Merz uses the following cookies:

  • Functional cookies: these cookies are required to ensure that our website functions properly.
  • Analytical cookies: these cookies are needed to collect anonymous information about how you navigate our website and which parts you find interesting. This allows us to improve our website and your online experience.

You will receive a cookie notification when cookies are sent. When you visit our website and if you agree to the cookies, Merz processes the following Personal Data for the purpose of ensuring the proper functioning of our website:

  • websites previously visited by you (referring URL)
  • searches performed by you
  • your language preference
  • your full IP address

We only use third-party cookies to improve the quality and effectiveness of our website.

Security measures

We take appropriate technical or organisational measures so that your personal data are processed in a manner that ensures their appropriate security, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.

We store your personal data on a secure server in Europe. If we store your personal data with third parties, we will agree with these third parties standard provisions established by the European Commission.

If it is necessary to send information or documents to external parties, we will first delete any personal data not required to comply with the request. Merz makes reasonable efforts to secure personal data transferred to a location outside the European Union, whether such data is processed by affiliates of Merz or by other third parties.

Retention periods

Unless a statutory retention period applies, we will not retain your personal data for longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.

You may request us to delete your personal data. We will comply with your request if retention of the personal data is no longer necessary for our purposes and there are no other grounds that make retention necessary.

Your rights

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter “AVG”), you have the right to request a copy of your personal data stored by Merz or by subcontractors of Merz (Article 15 of the AVG). If the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

You have the right to request corrections (Article 16 of the AVG) or deletion (Article 17 of the AVG) of your personal data stored at Merz, as well as the right to restrict processing (Article 18 of the AVG) and the right to data portability (Article 20 of the AVG) of your personal data.

You can object to the processing of your personal data at any time (Article 21 of AVG). If you suspect that Merz is not complying with the AVG, you can file a complaint with the Personal Data Authority.

If we intend to process your personal data for a purpose other than that for which the personal data were collected, we will provide you with information about that other purpose before such further processing.

Other provisions

If you wish to exercise the rights described above or if you have any questions or concerns about the way Merz processes your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer by post or e-mail. We request that you submit such concerns (or objections) in writing, stating your name, address and telephone number so that we can verify your identity.

Merz Pharma Benelux B.V.

Hoevestein 36D
4903 SC Oosterhout
The Netherlands
dpobenelux@merz.com