Privacy Policy

Last update: 31-Aug-2025

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Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in www.drmonikaheisig.com is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
For any medical question, please consult directly with a qualified health care professional.
Use of this website does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you use our website. www.drmonikaheisig.com ("Website").
By using this Website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Data Controller

The person responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Dr. Monika Heisig
Dermatologist
Barcelona, Spain
E-mail: m.heisig@dermik.es

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Applicable Regulations

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in compliance with:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

  • The Law of Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE, Law 34/2002).

  • Any other applicable international data protection and privacy regulations.

Although this Website is accessible internationally, all collection and processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the principles and requirements of the GDPR.

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3. Data We Collect

Through our contact form on the Website, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Full name

  • E-mail address

  • Message: Any personal information you choose to include in your message.

We do not automatically collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it in your message.

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4. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data only for the following purposes:

  • Respond to your inquiries sent through our contact form

  • To provide you with information about our dermatology services.

  • Manage professional communication with you

We will not use your personal data for commercial or marketing purposes without your prior consent.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal bases that legitimize the processing of your personal data are:

  • Consent (art. 6.1.a RGPD): you provide your data voluntarily through the contact form.

  • Legitimate interest (art. 6.1.f RGPD): to respond to inquiries related to our professional services.

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6. Conservation Period

Your personal data will be retained only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or for the period required by applicable law.
Messages sent through the contact form will be securely stored in our email system and will be deleted when they are no longer needed.

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7. Data Communication

We do not sell, rent or lease your personal information.
Your data may be shared with:

  • Squarespace (our web and email hosting provider), which processes data on our behalf in accordance with the GDPR.

  • Providers of services necessary for the operation of the Web Site (e.g., hosting, e-mail).

All third parties are obliged to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection regulations.

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8. International Transfers

As Squarespace is a US-based provider, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Squarespace ensures compliance with the GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other appropriate safeguards.

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9. Your Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").

  • Limit or object to the processing of your data

  • Request the portability of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at: [insert your email address].

If you consider that your data protection rights have been violated, you also have the right to file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD): www.aepd.es

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10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

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11. Cookies

Our Web Site does not use cookies or activity logs beyond those strictly necessary for basic operation.

  • We do not use tracking, analytics or non-essential cookies.

  • Only essential technical cookies may be set, where appropriate, by Squarespace to ensure the functionality of the website.

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12. Links to social networks:

This website contains static icons that link to my social media profiles (Instagram, LinkedIn). These are simple links; no data is transferred to the social networks until you click on the link. When you click, the respective provider may collect and process data according to its own privacy policies.

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13. Privacy of Minors

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have accidentally collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

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14. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the corresponding update date.

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15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact:

Dr. Monika Heisig
Dermatologist
Barcelona, Spain
E-mail: m.heisig@dermik.es