Privacy Policy

Data Controller

Collection, Processing & Use of Personal Data

The app estimates the size of aortic valve prostheses based on CT annulus circumferences, creates case reports, and collects user feedback on usability to further improve the device selector using a data learning module.

Categories of Personal Data

• Usage data (e.g., app version, function calls, device type, operating system)
• Inputs in the app: numerical inputs of CT-related data (e.g., CT annulus circumferences; no identifiable patient data)
• IP addresses (as required) and statistical data for app improvement

Legal Bases

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (balancing of legitimate interests), or other applicable bases as relevant.

Special Categories of Data

The app is designed to avoid entering identifiable patient data or pseudonymized data. If such data is entered, additional protections under the GDPR apply.

Data Sharing

Transfers to third parties occur only where legally permissible or necessary to provide the app's functions (e.g., hosting by service providers).

Storage Duration

Personal data will be stored as long as necessary to achieve the stated purposes or as required by statutory retention periods. The retention period is 10 years. After the purpose is fulfilled, data will be anonymized or deleted.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your data
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent at any time — withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal

To exercise your rights, contact Data Protection Officer Achim Flender or PD Dr. med. Miriam Silaschi (see contact details above).

Security Measures

Technical and organizational measures (TOM) to protect stored data comply with the state of the art. These include access controls, encryption in transit (TLS), and regularly tested security processes.

Cookies & Tracking

The app may use cookies or similar tracking technologies for functionality, analytics, and improving the user experience. You can disable them in your device's system settings.

Data Transmission Security

Data is transmitted using TLS encryption. Data is stored in the AWS Cloud located in Frankfurt, Germany. IP addresses are not stored together with usage data unless required.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Changes will be announced in the app or via other suitable channels and take effect upon publication.

Complaints

Complaints can be submitted to the competent supervisory authority.

Contact

For inquiries about these Terms of Use or this Privacy Policy, please contact the person listed in the impressum.