Privacy policy - Brussels Surgical Center

Respecting your privacy is very important for “Brussels Surgical Center” (“Brussels Surgical Center” refers to Medical Anesthesia Providers and other “Brussels Surgical Center” entities that may be created over time, forming part of any international network of Brussels Surgical Center member clinics, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity; hereinafter referred to as “Brussels Surgical Center”, “we”, “us”). The data controller responsible for collecting your personal information is Medical Anesthesia Providers (SRL), located at Avenue Louise 284, B-1050 Brussels.

Brussels Surgical Center is committed to protecting your privacy and handling the personal information you provide with confidentiality and care. This privacy statement explains our policy regarding the collection, use, and processing of personal data we receive from users of the website.

By using this website, you agree (either by submitting your personal information or by accepting cookies and data usage) to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy.

Types of personal data

Brussels Surgical Center may collect and process the following personal data:

In addition, Brussels Surgical Center collects anonymous information regarding your use of its website. This may include data such as the type of browser used, pages visited, IP address, location, and similar details. This information does not identify you personally. It is used exclusively for statistical analysis related to website usage.

Collection and processing of personal data

In certain cases, Brussels Surgical Center may ask you to provide personal information. This data may be used to inform you about our services or any updates related to Brussels Surgical Center. If you do not wish to receive such communications, you may notify us at any time by sending an email to info@Brussels-Surgical-Center.be or by contacting us to express your request to opt out.

Likewise, at any time and through the same channels, you may request access to or modification of your personal data, or express your objection to its processing. You can also unsubscribe from our newsletter or adjust your communication preferences by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link included in every Brussels Surgical Center email.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or about how Brussels Surgical Center collects, uses, or processes your personal data, you may contact us at the addresses mentioned above.Brussels Surgical Center is responsible for processing the personal data collected on its website and may also delegate processing to external service providers.

In either case, Brussels Surgical Center takes all necessary measures to ensure the security, accuracy, and confidentiality of the data processing. Except for these external processors, your data will never be shared with third parties, unless a court order legally compels us to do so.

Use and retention of personal data

Brussels Surgical Center may use your personal data for the following purposes:

Unless a longer retention period is required or justified by law or the fulfillment of other legal obligations, Brussels Surgical Center will not retain your personal data longer than necessary to achieve the purposes or uses listed above.

Protection of personal data

Brussels Surgical Center is committed to taking reasonable physical, technological, and organizational precautions to prevent any unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal data. In the exceptional event of a data breach or loss, Brussels Surgical Center will report the incident within 72 hours of its detection and take the necessary measures to prevent further harm.

Cookies

The cookie law has been in effect in Europe since June 5, 2012. This regulation requires websites to clearly and adequately inform their users about the use of cookies.La loi sur les cookies est en vigueur en Europe depuisle 5 juin 2012. Cette loi exige que les sites web informent clairement et demanière adéquate leurs utilisateurs sur les cookies.

What is a cookie? 

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s computer when visiting a website. A distinction is made between permanent and temporary cookies on the one hand, and between first-party and third-party cookies on the other. Cookies are considered permanent when they remain on the user’s device even after closing the browser. First-party cookies are sent by the website itself, whereas third-party cookies belong to external providers.

Some types of cookies store functional preferences, such as the language selected by the user. Others analyze data such as the number of visits to a website. Some may also be used for marketing purposes.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies (both permanent and first-party) used on the Brussels Surgical Center website are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They allow the site to remember user-defined preferences (such as language) and recognize returning visitors.

Analytical cookies
This website also uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google") for statistical purposes. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with the site. The information generated by these cookies regarding your use of the Brussels Surgical Center website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this data to compile reports on site activity for Brussels Surgical Center. Google is not authorized to share this information with third parties unless required to do so by law. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

By accepting this privacy policy, you consent to Google processing your data in the manner and for the purposes described above.

Google has certified its compliance with the Privacy Shield Framework as of 25/09/2017 for both HR and non-HR data. If you do not wish your website activity to be tracked by Google Analytics, you may download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information about privacy in Google Analytics, please refer to the Google Analytics website.

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Tracking cookies

These cookies record the pages you visit in order to build a profile of your online behavior. This profile may be linked to personal data such as your name, address, or email address. We use CookieScript cookies to analyze your browsing behavior. For more information about how these cookies work, please refer to the cookie policy at https://cookie-script.com/.

Advertising targeting cookies

These third-party cookies are placed by advertising platforms or networks in order to:

These cookies are typically placed by third-party advertising networks with the consent of the website operator. They may remember that you have visited a particular website, and this information can be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. However, they cannot personally identify you, as the data collected is never linked to your individual profile.

Retargeting is a form of interest-based advertising that allows us to display ads based on your previous browsing activity on our website. This enables us to target ads to users who have already visited our website. These cookies are usually installed on your device by third-party advertising networks.Below are some of the major external advertising networks we collaborate with:

Without these cookies, the online advertisements you see would be less relevant to you and your interests.Deleting or disabling cookies

Most internet browsers are set to automatically accept cookies.

However, you can delete cookies that have already been installed or prevent new cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings. The process for doing this depends on the browser you use. If needed, consult your browser’s help function or visit http://www.whatarecookies.com/delete.asp for more details.
On http://www.youronlinechoices.com/be-nl/, you can specify which companies are allowed or not allowed to track your browsing activity.

Privacy policy updates

This privacy policy may be modified without prior notice in response to legal or other developments. Any changes will take effect as soon as they are published on this website.

Complaint

If you have any complaints regarding the way Brussels Surgical Center collects, uses, and/or processes your personal data, you may file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority.

Brussels Surgical Center – Medical Anesthesia Providers (SRL)
Avenue Louise 284, B-1050 Brussels