Medical Practice Dr Michael Steuerwald
Gastroenterologist
Hepatologist
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PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to the website of our medical practice. The following privacy policy applies to the use of our website and the services offered on it. This privacy policy informs you about the collection of personal data during your visit to this website. By using this website, you agree to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy.

The collection and processing of your personal data are carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. Furthermore, the medical practice disclaims any liability for the use of this website.

In principle, our medical practice only offers its services in Switzerland and is intended for individuals residing in Switzerland.

Collection of General Data and Information

With each visit to the website, a range of general data and information is collected. This general data and information are stored in the server's log files. The following data may be collected: (1) the types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-pages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of 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 prevent threats in the event of attacks on our IT infrastructure.

This data and information are necessary to (1) correctly display the contents of our website, (2) optimize the contents of our website, (3) ensure the permanent 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 may evaluate these data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of its IT infrastructure. The collected data and information will only be processed for the purposes mentioned above and will be deleted thereafter.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to websites of other providers. Our medical practice has no influence on these websites, their contents, offers, or availability, or on the data protection statements and regulations applicable there. Therefore, it disclaims any liability.

Cookies and Other Service Offerings

Our medical practice may use cookies on its website. Cookies contain a so-called cookie ID, a unique identifier of the cookie that assigns web pages and servers to a specific internet browser. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified through this unique cookie ID.

Communication Options

The website of our medical practice contains certain information that enables fast electronic contact and immediate communication, which also includes a general email address. If you contact us via the communication options offered on our website, your contact information and content will only be used for processing and responding to your request.

Please note: It cannot be guaranteed that your data will be transmitted confidentially. Therefore, no confidential data (medical concerns, etc.) should be transmitted during this contact.

Your Rights

Based on data protection law, you have various rights, such as the right to information. To assert your rights, please contact the medical practice. We are available to provide further information on this matter.

Changes

Our medical practice may amend this privacy policy at any time without prior notice. The current version published on our website applies. If the privacy policy is part of a contract with you, we will inform you of any updates by email or by other suitable means.

As of August 2, 2023.