Privacy Policy

Welcome to the website of Dr. Andrea Albinger, ENT Glattbrugg. The following privacy policy applies to the use of our website and the services offered on it, unless otherwise agreed in a specific contract. This privacy policy informs you about the collection of personal data during your visit to this website. By using this website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Our medical practice attaches great importance to data protection. Due to its legal obligations (medical confidentiality according to Art. 321 StGB, Data Protection Act and other federal and cantonal decrees), a high level of legal protection already exists. The collection and processing of your personal data are carried out in compliance with the applicable data protection laws and requirements.

In principle, our medical practice offers its services only in Switzerland and is directed only to persons residing in Switzerland.

Collection of general data and information

Each time a data subject or automated system calls up the website, a series of general data and information is collected. This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server. The (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website can be recorded, (5) the date and time of an access to the website, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our IT infrastructure. This data and information is needed to (1) correctly display the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our IT infrastructure and the technology of our website, and (4) provide the necessary information to law enforcement authorities in the event of a cyber attack. Furthermore, our medical practice can evaluate this data and information on the one hand statistically and on the other hand with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of its IT infrastructure. The data and information collected in this way will only be processed for the purposes just mentioned and stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.

Links of other websites

This website may contain links to websites of other providers. Our medical practice has no influence on these websites, their content, offers or availability or the data protection declarations and provisions applicable there. It therefore disclaims any liability.

Cookies and other services

Our medical practice may use cookies on its website to provide the best possible service and specific information. Cookies contain a so-called cookie ID, a unique identifier of the cookie, which assigns websites and servers to a specific Internet browser. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified via this unique cookie ID. The purpose of this recognition is to provide users of this website with an optimal visitor experience and to improve the website design. Such information about the use of this website (including your IP address) may, for example, in the case of Google Analytics, be transferred to servers abroad and stored there. Google Analytics uses this information, for example, to compile reports on visitors' website activity. Google may also transfer this data to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the data on Google's behalf. Google, as well as other cookie providers, have their own privacy statements and policies. The use and processing of data stored via cookies from third-party companies such as Google are outside the scope of responsibility of the medical practice. It therefore disclaims any liability. Our medical practice may use further service offers from third-party providers to integrate their content and services, such as videos or articles, into the website. A corresponding integration always requires that these third-party providers can collect and process the IP address and other information of visitors to this website. In the settings of your browser, you can block the use of cookies, request a warning before a cookie is created or delete cookies subsequently. Please note that if you block or subsequently delete cookies, you may not be able to use this website to its full extent or its display may be impaired.

Communication options

The website of our medical practice contains, due to legal requirements ("imprint obligation"), certain information that enables a quick electronic contact as well as direct communication, which also includes a general e-mail address. If you contact us via the communication options offered on our website, your contact details and content will only be used to process and respond to your inquiry.

Please note: Access to information and services on this website is via the Internet and thus an open network accessible to everyone. The transmission of your data via this website or via means of communication such as e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp is generally considered to be insecure. Our medical practice therefore disclaims any liability.

Your rights

You have various rights regarding your data within the framework of the Data Protection Act. In particular, you have the right to information, correction and deletion (provided that the data no longer needs to be retained for legal reasons). The exercise of such rights usually requires that you clearly prove your identity (e.g. by means of a copy of your ID card, where your identity is otherwise not clear or cannot be verified). To assert your rights, please contact the medical practice. We are at your disposal for further information in this regard.

Modifications

Our medical practice may adapt this privacy policy at any time without prior notice. The current version published on our website applies. Insofar as the data protection declaration is part of a contract with you, we will inform you of the change by e-mail or other suitable means in the event of an update.

Authors: Health Info Net AG, Association of Swiss Physicians FMH, Dr. iur. Sascha D. Patak, Attorney at Law, Goetz & Patak Attorneys at Law, June 2018.

This privacy statement has been drafted by Health Info Net AG (HIN) and the Association of Swiss Physicians FMH in collaboration with Dr. S. Patak, Goetz & Patak Attorneys at Law of Küsnacht ZH and is provided to FMH members as well as HIN participants for their free use (without acknowledgement of any legal obligation). The distribution of this statement or parts thereof to third parties is not permitted without the express consent of the authors.

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Disclaimer

There is no warranty regarding the content correctness, accuracy, completeness and actuality of the information on this website. The content has been carefully prepared and reviewed by Andrea Albinger. However, I assume no liability for any damages of a material or immaterial nature arising from the use of the information published by me. Please note that all offers are non-binding. Andrea Albinger can change, amend or delete these, as well as parts of the website at any time and without notice.

Copyrights

Andrea Albinger owns the copyright and all other rights or licenses, of the content published on this website. If there are legal claims of third parties, these are specifically indicated. Without the written consent of Andrea Albinger, the use or copying of any elements is prohibited.