Privacy Policy (Datenschutzhinweise)

Privacy Policy (Datenschutzhinweise)

1. DATA CONTROLLER
Current Controller: Andrei Mancu (Individual)
Address: Distlhofweg 18, 81369 Munich, Germany
Email: support@aeirmed.com
Phone: +49 (0) 162 2171920

Note: We are in the process of establishing aeirmed GmbH as the corporate data controller. This privacy policy will be updated upon completion of entity formation.


2. SCOPE AND BUSINESS STATUS
aeirmed is developing AI-powered medical documentation solutions to improve healthcare efficiency and patient care. We are currently in the beta testing phase with selected healthcare professionals.
This privacy policy covers:

  • Our website: www.aeirmed.com

  • Beta version of the physician platform (healthcare professionals only)

  • All communication related to product development and testing

  • Clinical research activities in partnership with medical institutions


3. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED

3.1 Website Visitor Data

  • Browser information (type, version, operating system)

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)

  • Referrer URL and search terms

  • Device information (screen resolution, device type)

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (as detailed in Section 8)

3.2 Professional User Registration Data

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Professional information (medical practice, specialty, license)

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Feedback and support requests

3.3 Beta Platform Usage Data

  • Authentication data (login credentials, session tokens)

  • Usage analytics (feature usage, session duration, error logs)

  • Performance metrics (system response times, error rates)

  • Feedback and support communications

  • Technical logs (automatically anonymized after 30 days)


3.4 Medical Documentation Data (Special Category Personal Data)
We process health-related data exclusively for authorized healthcare professionals using our platform:

Audio Data:

  • Real-time voice recordings during medical consultations

  • Processing method: Immediate speech-to-text conversion

  • Storage: NO permanent storage of audio data

  • Location: EU servers only (France)

Generated Medical Content:

  • Clinical notes and structured documentation

  • Medical terminology extraction and coding

  • Diagnostic information and treatment plans

  • Patient-related identifiers (anonymized where possible)


Legal Basis for Health Data:

  • Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR: Explicit consent from physician

  • Art. 9(2)(h) GDPR: Healthcare provision under medical confidentiality

  • Art. 9(2)(j) GDPR: Scientific research with appropriate safeguards

  • German Medical Confidentiality Laws: § 203 StGB, Medical Professional Codes


4. LEGAL BASES FOR DATA PROCESSING

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: Consent (contact forms, newsletter)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: Contract performance (beta usage)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interests (website operation, product development)


5. PURPOSES OF DATA PROCESSING

5.1 Website Operation

  • Website provision and technical optimization

  • Usage statistics analysis via Google Analytics

  • IT security assurance

5.2 Beta Testing and Product Development

  • Function testing of AI-powered documentation software

  • User feedback collection for product improvement

  • Performance optimization of medical AI algorithms

5.3 Communication and Support

  • Processing inquiries and technical support

  • Information about product updates and new features

  • Clinical study coordination (LMU Klinikum)


6. DATA SECURITY AND TECHNICAL MEASURES

  • Server Location: Exclusively EU (France) - GDPR compliant

  • Audit Logging: Complete logging of all access

  • Usage of Google Gemini and OpenAI Whisper

Special Security for Medical Data:

  • Audio data NOT stored (real-time processing)

  • Medical notes with AES-256 encryption

  • Separate systems for different medical practices

  • Regular penetration testing


7. THIRD-PARTY DATA PROCESSORS AND TRANSFERS

7.1 Google Services

Google Analytics:

  • Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

  • Purpose: Website usage analysis and optimization

  • Data Categories: Anonymized usage statistics, demographics

  • Transfer Safeguards: EU-US Data Privacy Framework

  • Data Retention: 14 months (reduced from standard 26 months)

  • IP Anonymization: Enabled (last octet removed)

  • Opt-out: Available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

  • DPA Status: Executed under Google's standard terms

Google Gemini (AI Processing):

  • Provider: Google Ireland Limited

  • Purpose: Medical text analysis and natural language processing

  • Data Categories: De-identified medical text only

  • Transfer Safeguards: EU-US Data Privacy Framework + Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Data Location: EU processing preferred where available

  • Retention: No permanent storage, processing only

  • DPA Status: Executed [Date to be added]

7.2 OpenAI Services

OpenAI Whisper (Speech-to-Text):

  • Provider: OpenAI Ireland Limited

  • Purpose: Real-time speech-to-text conversion

  • Data Categories: Audio streams (temporary processing only)

  • Transfer Safeguards: Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR)

  • Data Location: EU processing where available

  • Retention: No permanent storage of audio data

  • DPA Status: Executed [Date to be added]

7.3 International Data Transfers

Transfer Impact Assessment: We have conducted Transfer Impact Assessments for all international data transfers as required by GDPR.

Safeguards Implemented:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (2021 version)

  • Supplementary technical measures (encryption, pseudonymization)

  • Regular adequacy assessments

  • Contractual obligations for data protection

Third Countries: United States (Google, OpenAI services only)
Adequacy Decision: EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable


8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

8.1 Essential Cookies

  • Session management: User authentication and session maintenance

  • Security: CSRF protection and security headers

  • Functionality: Language preferences and accessibility settings

  • Retention: Session-based or 30 days maximum

8.2 Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics: Website usage statistics (anonymized)

  • Purpose: Website optimization and performance improvement

  • Retention: 14 months

  • Opt-out: Available via browser settings or Google opt-out tool

8.3 Cookie Management

  • Consent banner: Granular consent options available

  • Browser controls: Users can control cookies via browser settings

  • Withdrawal: Consent can be withdrawn at any time

  • Cookie policy: Detailed information available in separate cookie policy



9. DATA RETENTION PERIODS

  • Website logs: 7 days

  • Google Analytics data: 26 months (Google standard)

  • Contact/registration data: Until consent withdrawal

  • Beta usage data: Until end of beta phase + 3 months

  • Medical documentation: According to medical retention requirements (10 years)

  • Support communication: 3 years


10. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR (Articles 15-22)
You have the following rights at any time:

  • Right of access: Information about stored data

  • Right to rectification: Correction of incorrect data

  • Right to erasure: Deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to restriction: Limitation of processing

  • Data portability: Receipt of your data in structured format

  • Right to object: Objection to processing

  • Withdrawal of consent: Possible at any time without reason

Exercise your rights: support@aeirmed.com


11. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
For complaints, contact:

Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision
Promenade 18, 91522 Ansbach, Germany
Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de
Phone: +49 981 180093-0


12. NO DATA TRANSFER TO THIRD COUNTRIES
All data is processed exclusively in the EU.
Exception: Google Analytics with appropriate safeguards.
Exception: Google Gemini and OpenAI Whisper.


13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy will be updated when there are significant changes to our data processing. We will notify you of significant changes by email.


14. CONTACT INFORMATION
For privacy questions:
Email: support@aeirmed.com
Phone: +49 (0) 162 2171920

Last updated: 22.05.202