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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15/03/2026

Respiras Research (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


1. Who We Are

Respiras Research is an organization focused on respiratory health research, patient education, and expert consultation support.

For the purposes of data protection laws, Respiras Research acts as the Data Controller for personal information collected through this website.


2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data.

Personal Identification Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Country or location

Medical and Health Information

When voluntarily submitted by users:

  • Medical history related to respiratory conditions

  • Diagnostic reports

  • Medical documents or uploaded files

  • Symptoms or treatment history

This information is considered special category data under GDPR and is processed only with explicit consent.

Technical Data

When you visit our website we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Website usage data

  • Cookies and tracking data


3. How We Collect Data

Personal data may be collected through:

  • Contact forms on the website

  • Consultation or appointment requests

  • Email communications

  • Uploaded medical documents

  • Website analytics tools

  • Cookies and similar technologies

All medical information is submitted voluntarily by the user.


4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent

Users provide consent when submitting forms or medical information through the website.

Legitimate Interest

We process limited personal data to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Respond to user inquiries

  • Provide requested services

Provision of Services

Processing may be necessary to provide consultations or respond to requests made by the user.

Explicit Consent for Health Data

Sensitive health information is processed only with explicit user consent, as required under GDPR Article 9.

Users may withdraw consent at any time.


5. How We Use Personal Data

We may use your personal data to:

  • Respond to consultation requests

  • Review submitted medical information

  • Provide second opinions or expert guidance

  • Communicate with users regarding services

  • Improve our website and research initiatives

  • Maintain website security and prevent misuse

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.


6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data only when necessary and in limited circumstances:

Medical Professionals

Health information may be reviewed by qualified respiratory specialists involved in consultation or research activities.

Service Providers

We may share limited information with third-party providers that support our services, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Secure data storage services

  • Email communication platforms

  • Payment processing services (if applicable)

All service providers are required to comply with data protection regulations and confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal data if required by law or to comply with legal obligations.


7. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

  • Secure and compliant hosting infrastructure

  • Data protection agreements with service providers


8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Retention periods may depend on:

  • Consultation or research needs

  • Legal obligations

  • Data security requirements

Medical information will not be stored longer than necessary unless required for legitimate research purposes or regulatory compliance.


9. Data Security

Respiras Research implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted data transmission

  • Access controls for authorized personnel

  • Secure storage of uploaded medical files

  • Monitoring systems to prevent unauthorized access

While we strive to protect all data, no online system can guarantee absolute security.


10. Your Rights Under GDPR

Users located in the European Economic Area have the following rights:

Right to Access

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may request limitation of how your personal data is processed.

Right to Data Portability

You may request your data in a structured and machine-readable format.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Requests regarding personal data may be submitted through the contact information below.


11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Understand how users interact with the website

  • Enhance user experience

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.


12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

Respiras Research is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing personal data.


13. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

If we become aware that personal data from a minor has been collected unintentionally, we will take steps to delete the information.


14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Respiras Research may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page with the updated Last Updated date.

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

RespiraSwiss
Email:
Website: www.respiraswiss.com