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Data protection policy

Data protection is important to us, and we take the protection of your personal data seriously when you visit our website (www.sgd-pharma.com).

Personal data may be collected during your visit.

The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable local data protection laws. We would like to inform you about the information collected during your visit and how we use it.

I. Use of the Website and Creation of Log Files

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

Whenever a user accesses online content provided by the SGD Pharma Group, the access data relating to that activity is recorded in a log file on our server.

Each record includes:

Your data will also be stored in your system’s log files. None of your personal data is stored together with other personal data.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR constitutes the legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The processing is necessary solely for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the data controller in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

The temporary storage of your IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be displayed on your computer. For this purpose, your IP address must be retained for the duration of the session.

The data is stored to ensure the proper functioning of the website. In addition, your data helps us optimize our website and ensure the security of our IT systems.

Your data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context.

4. Objection to Processing and Deletion

The collection of your data for the purpose of providing access to our website and the storage of your data in log files are essential to the operation of our website. It is therefore not possible to object to the processing of such data or request its deletion.

II. Use of Cookies

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

Our website uses cookies in accordance with Article 6(1) of the GDPR. Cookies are text files stored on a computer through a web browser. A cookie contains a specific code that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again.

We use the following cookies:

NOM
90PLANBAK
90PLAND
_GA
_GID
FORCE-LANGUAGE
HAS_JS

2. Purpose of Data Processing

By using cookies, SGD Pharma is able to provide you with more user-friendly services and make our website easier to use.

3. Retention Period

Cookies are stored on your computer and originate from our website. You therefore have full control over the use of these cookies.

4. Objection to Processing and Deletion

You can manage the creation of cookies by our website by clicking on the “Cookie Management” tab at the bottom of our website.

You can prevent cookies from being created by third-party services used by our website by selecting “Disable” in your preferences for all third-party services. Our website uses the following third-party services: “Google Tag Manager” for APIs and “Google Analytics (Universal)” for audience measurement.

However, cookies required to ensure the proper functioning of the website cannot be disabled. The collection of data for use of the website and the storage of data in session cookies are essential to the operation of the website. It is therefore not possible to object to the processing of such data or request its deletion.

In addition, you can configure your web browser settings to prevent cookies from being created or to delete cookies at any time.

Chrome: In the address bar at the top of the browser, click the padlock icon (for SSL-secured pages) or the information icon (i).

Internet Explorer: Click Tools > Internet Options behind the gear icon. Click the “Privacy” tab. Under Settings, you will find the “Advanced” option, which provides cookie management settings.

III. Web Analytics

We use cookies on our website to enable us to analyze user behavior. We assess this data in the form of trends and compile statistics in order to optimize the visitor experience on our website. The following data may be analyzed:

The data collected in this manner is anonymized using technical measures. As a result, it is no longer possible to associate the data with you. Your data will not be stored together with other users’ personal data.

IV. Contact Form

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

Our website provides an easy way to contact SGD Pharma through a contact form entitled “Send Us a Message,” which can be accessed by clicking “Contact Us.”

To use this feature, you must consent to SGD Pharma collecting and using the personal data listed in the contact form so that SGD Pharma can assess and respond to your request. For this purpose, you must tick the relevant box at the bottom of the contact form.

If you use this feature and consent to the aforementioned collection and use of your personal data by SGD Pharma, the data you enter will be transmitted to us and stored.

This data includes:

Additional data may also be collected depending on the nature of your enquiry. The following data is also stored when the message is submitted:

In this context, we do not disclose any data to third parties. The data is used exclusively for the purpose of handling the communication.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for processing the data you provide through a contact form is your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

If the contact form is completed and submitted for the purpose of entering into a contract, Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR provides an additional legal basis.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process the personal data entered into the form solely for the purpose of handling your enquiry.

This also constitutes the legitimate interest required for processing the data.

Other personal data processed during the submission process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our IT systems.

4. Retention Period

Your data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was originally collected. In the case of personal data submitted through the contact form, this occurs once the relevant communication with you has been concluded. The communication is considered concluded when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant matter has been fully addressed.

5. Objection to Processing and Deletion

You may, of course, withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time.

V. Potential Recipients of Your Personal Data

SGD Pharma is a global Group comprising legally independent companies, business processes, management structures and technical systems operating across national borders.

SGD Group collects and processes data through this website. Your data may be transferred to subsidiaries where this is necessary for a business process.

In certain circumstances, and in order to provide you with our services, your data may also be transferred to third parties involved in processing activities on our behalf, such as IT service providers. When transferring personal information to such third parties, we transfer only the information necessary to provide the relevant service and ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with the required security measures. SGD Pharma will transfer your personal information only to third parties that have undertaken to protect your data and process your information in accordance with applicable laws.

Furthermore, any SGD Pharma Group entity may be required by a court or official order to disclose your data and related information. We also reserve the right to use your information for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims. In the event of an acquisition by or merger with another company, it may be necessary to disclose or transfer your data to actual or prospective purchasers. In such circumstances, SGD Pharma will endeavor to ensure the highest possible level of protection for your data and will comply with applicable legal requirements.

VI. Your Rights Regarding the Protection of Your Personal Data

If your personal data is processed, you have, in particular, the following rights:

1. Right to Information

You have the right to receive clear information about the processing of your data, including the identity of the data controller, the purposes of the processing, the legal basis, the recipients, the retention period, your rights, and any transfers outside the EU.

2. Right of Access

You may request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed and, if so, what data is being processed by us, in accordance with Article 15 of the GDPR.

3. Right to Rectification

If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that SGD Group rectify and/or complete it.

4. Right to Erasure

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data at any time in the circumstances provided for under the GDPR.

5. Right to Withdraw Your Consent to the Processing of Your Data

You also have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent prior to its withdrawal.

6. Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.

7. Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your data on grounds relating to your particular situation or where your data is processed for direct marketing purposes.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the provisions of the GDPR.

Any request to exercise one or more of the rights set out above may be sent by email to DataProtection@sgdgroup.com or by post to SGD Group’s registered office, for the attention of the Legal and Compliance Department.