Privacy Policy

a) Accessing the Website (Server Log Files)
When visiting our website, our server automatically stores the following data:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (shortened/anonymized)
• Date and time of access
• Referrer URL
• Requested page/file
• Access status (e.g., error code)
• Data volume transmitted

This data is processed solely for technical operation, IT security, and error analysis based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). No personal profiling takes place.

b) Registration Forms (e.g., Online Training)
When registering for training events, we collect:

• Name, title, address, email
• Profession, specialization, continuing education number
• Billing address, VAT number (optional)
• Training participation, dates, course details

The purpose is to process your registration, conduct the training, and potentially report participation to medical associations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). Data is stored for up to 5 years in accordance with medical recordkeeping requirements.

c) Contact Requests
If you contact us via email, form, phone, or fax, we process your personal data to respond to your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a), (b), or (f) GDPR depending on the context.
Data will be deleted when it is no longer required or if you withdraw your consent.

d) Newsletter
We require your email address to send you our newsletter. You will receive a confirmation via double opt-in.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You may unsubscribe at any time; your data will then be deleted.

e) Cookies
We use essential cookies and — with your consent — analytics/tracking cookies.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) or (f) GDPR; § 25(1) TTDSG.
Details can be found in the cookie banner and this Privacy Policy.

f) Hosting
Our website is hosted by IONOS SE. IONOS logs technical data (e.g., IP, referrer, timestamp).
See: IONOS Privacy Policy
We have signed a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with IONOS (Art. 28 GDPR).

g) Web Analytics with IONOS WebAnalytics
IONOS collects anonymous statistical data (visitor numbers, page usage, device info) without using cookies.
Purpose: technical optimization of the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

h) Web Analytics with Matomo (On-Premise)
We also use Matomo for anonymized website analytics without cookies.
Collected data includes:

• Anonymized IP address
• Pages visited, click paths
• Session duration
• Browser/device/OS
• Referrer

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (service optimization). Matomo runs on our own server; no data is shared with third parties.
You may opt out of tracking anytime:

Opt-out complete; your visits to this website will not be recorded by the Web Analytics tool. Note that if you clear your cookies, delete the opt-out cookie, or if you change computers or Web browsers, you will need to perform the opt-out procedure again.

You may choose to prevent this website from aggregating and analyzing the actions you take here. Doing so will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and creating a better experience for you and other users.

The tracking opt-out feature requires cookies to be enabled.

i) CMR-ORBIT Platform
When using our CMR-ORBIT online platform for cardiovascular MRI case evaluations, we process:

• Login credentials, username, password
• Name, contact information
• Medical specialization, profession
• Evaluation history, education certificates
• IP address, timestamps

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR.
Purpose: documentation of education, platform usage, and quality assurance.

CMR-Orbit Plattform (Usage Conditions):

• It is prohibited to record, share, store, or use the case data or images externally (e.g., screenshots, downloads, presentations).
• The platform is intended for registered users only. Misuse may result in legal consequences.