Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is intended to inform users of this website about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator [Dentoss]. The website operator takes your privacy very seriously and handles your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal regulations. As changes to this privacy policy may occur due to new technologies and the continuous development of the website, we recommend that you review the privacy policy regularly. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the collection of your data, you will find the relevant contact details of the responsible persons at the beginning of this document. Definitions and terms used can be found in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller

This data protection information applies to data processing by:

Dr. Christian Schulz
Sonnenberger Str. 60
65193 Wiesbaden
Tel.: 06 11 / 37 17 37
Fax: 06 11 / 37 60 44
verwaltung@zahnarztpraxisschulz.de

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data as well as the Type and Purpose of Their Use

We collect personal data within the scope permitted by law. Special categories of personal data as defined in Art. 9 GDPR are not collected by us.

a) When Visiting the Website

When accessing our website, www.dentoss.net, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called “server log file.” Server log files are stored for a maximum of seven days. The following data is logged:

· IP address of the requesting computer,
· Access to the page: date, time, frequency,
· Date and time of access,
· Name and URL of the accessed file,
· Amount of data transmitted,
· Website from which the access occurs (referrer URL),
· Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer, as well as the name of your access provider.

The mentioned data is processed by us for the following purposes:

· Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
· Ensuring comfortable use of our website,
· Evaluation of system security and stability,
· Administrative purposes and improving our offerings.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above for data collection. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity. Additionally, we use cookies and analytics services when you visit our website. Further details can be found in Sections 4 and 5 of this privacy policy.

b) When Submitting Contact Requests

For questions of any kind, we provide you with the option to contact us via a form available on the website. A valid email address is required so we know who the inquiry is from and can respond to it. Additional information may be provided voluntarily. Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is carried out under Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR based on your voluntarily given consent. Personal data collected through the contact form will be automatically deleted after your inquiry has been resolved, in compliance with legal retention regulations. For contact requests, we process the following personal data when necessary:

· Basic data such as name, address, date of birth,
· Email address.

3. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only share your personal data with third parties if:

· You have given your explicit consent under Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
· The sharing is necessary under Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest in the non-disclosure of your data,
· There is a legal obligation for disclosure under Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. c GDPR,
· It is legally permissible and required under Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR for the performance of a contract with you.

We ensure that data is shared only for the purposes mentioned above and in accordance with legal requirements. Furthermore, we take appropriate measures and conduct regular checks to ensure that the data we collect cannot be accessed or intercepted by unauthorized third parties.

4. Partner Links

Our website includes links to external websites of our partners and other third parties, over whose content we have no influence. By clicking on the corresponding logo of the third party, you will be redirected to their website. We cannot assume responsibility for these external contents. The respective provider or operator of the linked pages is always responsible for their content. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not recognizable at the time of linking. Should we become aware of legal violations, we will remove the corresponding link immediately.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our site. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses, Trojans, or other malware.

Cookies store information related to your specific device. However, this does not mean we can directly identify you. Cookies are used to make the use of our website more convenient.

We use session cookies to recognize that you have already visited certain pages of our website. These are automatically deleted after you leave our site. We also use temporary cookies to enhance user-friendliness; these are stored on your device for a certain period.

The data processed by cookies is necessary for the aforementioned purposes to protect our legitimate interests and those of third parties under Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

6. Social Media Plugins

Our website allows content sharing via external links (social bookmarks). By clicking these, you may be redirected to the provider’s site. This may involve sharing your IP address.

7. Additional Integrations

Our website also integrates services such as Google Maps, a mapping tool, and YouTube, a video service by Google (https://about.google/intl/en/). These services are provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, with the parent company being Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Data processed by Google Maps may include IP addresses and location data, which are collected only with your consent (usually through the settings of your devices).

Data processed by YouTube may include IP addresses, access dates and times, names and URLs of accessed files, data volumes transmitted, and the referring website (Referrer URL). For additional details, please refer to the provider’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

8. Your Rights / Data Subject Rights

As a data subject, you have rights regarding the collection and processing of your data. According to applicable laws, we are obliged to inform you about these rights. The assertion and implementation of these rights are free of charge for you.

You have the right to:

· Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about the personal data we process, including the purposes of processing, the categories of data, the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the data has been disclosed, the planned storage period, and more.
· Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request the correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us.
· Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request the deletion of your data, provided that its processing is no longer necessary for legal compliance, public interest, or defense of legal claims.
· Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request that the processing of your data be limited, for example, if the accuracy of the data is contested or if you object to its deletion.
· Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Obtain your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request its transfer to another controller.
Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): Revoke previously given consent at any time. This revocation applies to future data processing.
· Lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): File a complaint with a supervisory authority, typically in your place of residence or workplace, or the location of our company.
If your data is processed based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR), you also have the right to object to this processing under Art. 21 GDPR.
To exercise your rights, simply send an email to: info@dentoss.net.

10. Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption (Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security) during website visits, combined with the highest encryption level supported by your browser (typically 256-bit encryption). If your browser does not support this, we fall back on 128-bit v3 technology. You can identify encrypted connections by the closed padlock or key symbol in your browser’s status bar.

We also implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or total loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. These measures are continually improved in line with technological developments.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is current as of December 2021. Due to changes in our website or legal requirements, updates to this policy may become necessary. The current version of the privacy policy can always be accessed and printed from our website at https://dentoss.net/staging2023/staging2023/datenschutz/.