A trusting relationship with our patients is particularly important to us. Therefore, we take the protection of your personal data - both in the Praxis, as well as in the operation of our website - very seriously. We always treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (for example name, address or e-mail addresses) is collected on our pages, this is always done on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent. We also use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction or against unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
However, we expressly point out that data transmission over the Internet may be subject to security vulnerabilities. We cannot guarantee complete protection of your data against access by third parties, even with the best data protection measures.

This data protection information applies to data processing by:

Responsible:
Cardiopraxis Düsseldorf
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Frank-Chris Schoebel,
Dr. Stefan Dierkes, Dr. Natalie Fleissner, Dr. Volker Schulze
Grabenstraße 17
40213 Düsseldorf
Tel. 0211-300 44 93
Mail info@cardiopraxis.de

Data protection officer:
Mr. Marcus Fox
Ärzteberatung Marcus Fox GmbH
Schloßstraße 5-9a
45468 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Tel.: +49 (0) 211 9421 4261
Mail: beratung@marcus-fox.de

Of course, contact can also be arranged through our Praxis .

Server log files
The provider of our pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Visited website
• Time at the time of access
• Amount of data sent in bytes
• Source/reference from which you reached the page
• Browser used
• Operating system used
• IP address used in anonymized form

The aforementioned data will be processed by us for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection of the website,
• Ensuring a comfortable use of our website,
• Evaluation of system security and stability, and
• for general administrative purposes.

The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes for data collection listed above. In no case do we use the collected data for the purpose of drawing conclusions about your person. We do not combine this data with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of concrete indications of illegal use.

Cookies
We use cookies on our site. These are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your Internet browser. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. They serve to make our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". They are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your terminal device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
Most Internet browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be limited.
The data processed by cookies is necessary for the aforementioned purposes to protect our legitimate interests and those of third parties in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO.

Newsletter
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an e-mail address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the e-mail address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter.
No other data is collected. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.
You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the e-mail address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. Alternatively, you can also send your unsubscribe request at any time by e-mail to info@cardiopraxis.de.

SSL encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL encryption in conjunction with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line. If SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Online appointment scheduling
Our Praxis uses the services of samedi GmbH for the technical implementation of online appointment scheduling. The provider is samedi GmbH, Rigaer Str. 44, 10247 Berlin. In the context of the appointment allocation, samedi GmbH processes your specified personal data and health data. You can read the data protection declaration of samedi GmbH here (https://www.samedi.de/datenschutz-kunden.html).
samedi GmbH takes all organizational and technical precautions necessary according to the currently usual standards in order to meet the requirements of data protection law, in particular to protect the data against unauthorized access by third parties. Your data will be encrypted, transmitted and stored in accordance with the latest standards recommended by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
By using the online appointment booking, you consent to the processing of the personal data and health data provided or collected by you by samedi GmbH.

Tracking tools
The tracking measures listed below and used by us are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f DSGVO. With the tracking measures used, we want to ensure a needs-based design and continuous optimization of our website. On the other hand, we use the tracking measures to statistically record the use of our website and evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our offer for you. These interests are to be regarded as legitimate within the meaning of the aforementioned provision.

The respective data processing purposes and data categories can be found in the corresponding tracking tools.

Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is
Google Inc,
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
USA.
Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies". These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

IP anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.

Browser Plugin
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Objection to data collection
You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. It will link to a browser add-on that prevents the collection of your data during future visits to this website: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

If you are using a mobile device, please use the following link:
Deactivate Google Analytics

For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

Order data processing
We have concluded an order data processing contract with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Demographic characteristics with Google Analytics
This website uses the "demographic characteristics" function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be generated that contain statements about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google as well as visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as shown in the item "Objection to data collection".

Google Maps
This website uses Google Maps to display maps and to create directions. Google Maps is operated by:
Google LLC,
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View, CA 94043,
USA,
. Please refer to Google's privacy policy at: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy for information on what data is collected and for what purpose. The additional terms of use for Google Maps can be found at: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html.

The operator itself will not use the data entered in Google Maps in any way, create movement profiles or the like. The integration of Google Maps into our website is solely for the purpose of providing our patients with a simple tool to simplify the journey to visit our Praxis . Data entered in this regard will not be passed on by us.

Data subject rights
Of course, you have the right to receive information free of charge about the personal data stored about you. In addition, you have the right to have incorrect data corrected, blocked and deleted.

If the opportunity for the input of personal or business data (email addresses, name, addresses) is given, the input of these data takes place voluntarily. Data entered will be used exclusively for the purpose stated in each case.

You have the right:

• in accordance with Art. 15 DSGVO to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you can request information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right of complaint, the origin of your data if it has not been collected by us, as well as the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information about its details;
• in accordance with Art. 16 DSGVO to immediately demand the correction of incorrect or completion of your personal data stored by us;
• pursuant to Art. 17 DSGVO to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims;
• to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 18 DSGVO, insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you object to its erasure and we no longer require the data, but you need it for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you have objected to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 DSGVO;
• pursuant to Art. 20 DSGVO to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to request the transfer to another controller;
• to revoke your consent at any time in accordance with Art. 7 (3) DSGVO. This has the consequence that we may no longer continue the data processing based on this consent for the future, and
• complain to a supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 DSGVO. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our company headquarters.

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f DSGVO, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 DSGVO, provided that there are grounds for doing so that arise from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct advertising. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which will be implemented by us without specifying a particular situation.

For this purpose, as well as for further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint.