Privacy policy
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
1. Acceptance of Terms of Use
The access and use of this website is subject to the following Terms of Use. By accessing or using this website, these Terms of Use are accepted in their current version.
2. Intellectual Property
All material provided on this website, including photos and trademarks, are governed by the relevant applicable laws regarding intellectual property. No material from the website may be copied, changed, republished, transmitted or utilized in any way, in total or in part, without the prior written permission of Topas Therapeutics GmbH (“Topas”).
3. Exclusion of Liability
Topas has compiled the content of this website with care and according to its current state of knowledge. Nevertheless, Topas does not give representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of any of the information contained herein or any other information transmitted or made available to Users. Access and use of the website is at the User’s own risk. Topas accepts no liability for loss, damage and compensation claims resulting from missing or incorrect details.
Topas may modify this website and/or discontinue its operation without prior announcement at its own discretion without accepting liability. The User acknowledges that the details of the website may longer not be up to date. Topas is under no obligation to update the content of this website.
4. Hyperlinks
As far as this website contains hyperlinks to the web pages of third parties, Topas is not liable for the content of such web pages and does not endorse such web pages or their content as its own. The User acknowledges that Topas does not control the information on such web pages and is not responsible for the content and information given thereon. The User bears the sole risk for the use of such web pages.
5. Privacy Policy
I) GENERAL
Responsible party for this website:
Topas Therapeutics GmbH
Falkenried 88, Haus A
20251 Hamburg
Germany
Phone: +49 40 302089010
E-Mail: info@topas-therapeutics.com
Website: www.topas-therapeutics.com
Our external data protection officer is available to provide you with information on data protection. Please contact:
datenschutz nord GmbH
Konsul-Smidt-Straße 88
28217 Bremen
Phone: +49 40 42236112
E-Mail: office@datenschutz-nord.de
Website: www.datenschutz-nord-gruppe.de
Website provider:
The data on this website are collected and processed by the provider:
ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich
Hauptstraße 68
02742 Friedersdorf
Phone: +49 35872 353-10
E-Mail: info@all-inkl.com
Website: https://all-inkl.com/
Scope of processing personal data
We process personal data of our users only to the extent that is necessary to provide a functioning website, as well as the content and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies to cases in which prior consent cannot be obtained and the processing of the data is permitted by law.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for obtaining consent for processing personal data.
In the processing of personal data which are necessary for the performance of a contract, to which the data subject is the affected party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations which are required to carry out pre-contractual actions.
When processing personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation of our company, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vitally important interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to preserve the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail over the former interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.
Deletion of data and storage duration
Personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage expires. Blocking or deleting the data takes place when a storage period (according to standards) expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.
II) CREATION OF LOGFILES
Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer:
The data is also stored in the log files of the website operator’s system. Storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.
Purpose of the data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow delivery of the website to the computer of the user. To do this, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
A storage in log files is applied to ensure the functionality of the website. The data are used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
For these purposes, our legitimate interest in the processing of data is according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of their collection. In the case of collecting the data to provide access to the website, deletion will occur when the respective session is completed.
In the case of storing the data in log files, deletion will occur after no more than 30 days. Prolonged storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users will be deleted or anonymized, so that an assignment of the user is no longer possible.
Right of objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files, is essential for the operation of the website. Thus, there can be no objection by the user.
III) USE OF COOKIES
Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.
Our website uses only so-called “session cookies.” They are non-persisting cookies and are automatically deleted after your visit.
On https://topas-therapeutics.com/topas/contact/location.html you can find an embedded Google map that may set its own third-party cookies. Therefore, the privacy policies of Google apply: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to facilitate the use of websites for users. Some features of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page break. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.
Duration of storage, right of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and transmitted by this to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already saved cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to use all the functions of the website.
IV) CONTACT FORM AND E-MAIL CONTACT
Description and scope of data processing
The website’s contact form can be used for electronic contact. If a user uses this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and be saved. These data are:
Message At the time the message is sent, the following data will be also stored:
To process the data during the sending process, your consent is obtained and referred to this privacy statement.
Alternatively, contact via the provided e-mail address is possible. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted by e-mail will be stored.
In this context, there is no disclosure of data to third parties. The data are exclusively used for processing the conversation.
In the contact form, we use Google’s ReCaptcha2, to prevent commentary spam. Therefore, the privacy policies of Google apply: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
Purpose of the data processing
Processing of the personal data from the input mask is used by us only to process the contact. In the case of contact via e-mail, this also includes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data. Other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for fulfilling the purpose of their collection. Personal data from the contact form and those sent by e-mail will be deleted when the respective conversation has ended. The conversation has ended when the circumstances can state that the relevant facts have been finally clarified.
Right of objection and removal
The user has the possibility at any time to revoke consent of processing personal data. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he/she has the right to request that personal data be corrected, blocked, or deleted. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue.
In this situation, all personal data stored in the course of contacting will be deleted.
V) WEB ANALYTICS
There is no collection of personal data via analytical tools, like Google Analytics, Matomo, Social-Media-Links, Tracking or similar.
VI) ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Topas pays a lot of attention to the protection of your personal data, especially when it concerns the collection, processing and use of your data in the online application.
Description and scope of data processing
As part of the online application, the following application data are collected and processed:
Purpose of the data processing
The application data are collected and processed for the purpose of the application process at Topas.
Topas is a legally independent company and responsible bodies within the meaning of § 3 Abs. 7 BDSG for the collection and processing of your personal data.
Duration of storage, right of objection and removal
In case of rejection or negative notice of your application, the deletion of the transmitted data will take place at the earliest 3 months after the end of the application process and at the latest after 6 months. This does not apply if legal provisions preclude the deletion or further storage is necessary for the purpose of demonstrating or you have expressly consented to a longer storage.
If your application leads to the conclusion of a contract, your data may be stored and used for the purpose of the normal organizational and administrative process, in compliance with the relevant legal provisions.
Of course, you always have the right to withdraw your application.
Note on sensitive data: We expressly point out that applications, in particular CVs, testimonials and other data you have submitted to us, may include particularly sensitive information on mental and physical health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership in a trade union or political party or sexual orientation.
If you provide us with such information in your online application, you expressly agree that Topas may collect, process and use this data for the purpose of processing the application. The processing of this data is in accordance with this Privacy Policy and other relevant regulations.
VI) RIGHTS OF THE PERSON CONCERNED
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for the processing of all personal data on our website. This includes the right of access, the right of rectification, the right of limitation of processing, the right of cancellation, the right to information, the right of data transferability, the right of objection, the right to revoke the privacy statement, an automated decision on a case-by-case basis profiling and the right to complain to a supervisory authority.
If there has been a breach of data as defined under data protection regulations, the person affected may file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities. The competent regulatory authority for matters related to data protection regulations is the data protection officer of the German state of Freieund Hansestadt Hamburg:
Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Kurt-Schumacher-Allee 4
20097 Hamburg
Tel.: (040) 4 28 54 – 40 40
E-Fax: (040) 4 279 – 11811
E-Mail: mailbox@datenschutz.hamburg.de
6. Applicable law and place of venue
These Terms of Use and all disputes arising thereof shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany to the exclusion of its conflict of laws rules. The exclusive place of venue shall be Hamburg, Germany, provided that the User is a merchant according to the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch).