Privacy Policy

Apotheken News

A service of:

HealthConnect Ventures Limited

Unit 1205, 12/F, Tower 2, Silvercord

30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Contact:

E-Mail: contact@apotheken-news.hk

Phone: +852 1234 5678

Authorized Representative according to § 55 Abs. 2 RStV:

John Doe

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data by HealthConnect Ventures Limited within the framework of the online service Apotheken News.

We take the protection of your data very seriously and handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller under the GDPR is:

HealthConnect Ventures Limited

Unit 1205, 12/F, Tower 2, Silvercord

30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Kowloon, Hong Kong

E-Mail: contact@apotheken-news.hk

3. Collected Data & Processing Purposes

We process your personal data only when necessary.

Data Category: Name, Email Address Purpose of Use: Customer communication, support, newsletter (only with consent)

Data Category: IP Address Purpose of Use: Security & fraud prevention, server logs

Data Category: Usage Data (e.g., page views, clicks) Purpose of Use: Website analytics & optimization

Data Category: Tracking Data (Cookies, Pixels) Purpose of Use: Personalized advertising, retargeting

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on the following legal grounds according to Art. 6 GDPR:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – e.g., for newsletter subscriptions

• Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – e.g., for handling inquiries

• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – e.g., for website analytics & optimization

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., tracking pixels) to enhance the user experience.

Types of Cookies:

1. Essential Cookies – Required for core website functionality

2. Analytics & Statistics Cookies – Measure website traffic

3. Marketing Cookies – Enable personalized advertising

Managing Cookies:

You can disable cookie storage in your browser settings or adjust preferences via our cookie banner.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Providers

We share personal data only in the following cases:

1. Hosting & Technical Service Providers

• Service Provider: [Hosting Provider Name]

• Location: [Server Location, e.g., Germany or USA]

2. Analytics Tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)

• Google Analytics – Web analytics (USA, Standard Contractual Clauses)

• Facebook Pixel – Marketing tracking (USA, Standard Contractual Clauses)

• Hotjar – User behavior analysis (EU, GDPR-compliant)

3. Redirection to Third-Party Providers for Purchases

• Purchase transactions are handled directly by the respective retailer.

• We do not store payment data.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or until you object to its use.

Data Type: Contact Requests Retention Period: 6 months

Data Type: Newsletter Data Retention Period: Until revoked

Data Type: Server Logs Retention Period: 14 days

Data Type: Tracking Data Retention Period: 12 months (unless deleted earlier)

Right to Erasure: You may request data deletion at any time (see Data Subject Rights section).

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR) – What data do we store about you?

• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – Correct inaccurate personal data.

• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – Also known as the “Right to be Forgotten”.

• Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – If deletion is not possible.

• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – Transfer your data to another provider.

• Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR) – Especially against direct marketing.

• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) – e.g., for newsletter subscriptions.

Contact for Data Privacy Inquiries:

E-Mail: contact@apotheken-news.hk

Subject: GDPR Data Request

If you believe that we are violating your data protection rights, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Data Security

We implement technical & organizational measures (TOMs) to secure your data:

• SSL Encryption – Secure data transmission

• Data Minimization – Store only the necessary data

• Regular Security Updates – Protection against cyberattacks

9. Data Processing by Third Parties (Google, Meta, etc.)

We use third-party services for analytics & marketing. These providers may process data outside the EU.

• Google Analytics → USA (Standard Contractual Clauses)

• Facebook Pixel → USA (Standard Contractual Clauses)

• Hotjar → EU (GDPR-compliant)

You can disable tracking via our cookie banner.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated in response to legal changes or new technologies. The latest version is always available on our website.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Contact for Privacy-Related Inquiries:

HealthConnect Ventures Limited

Unit 1205, 12/F, Tower 2, Silvercord

30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Kowloon, Hong Kong

E-Mail: contact@apotheken-news.hk