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Privacy Policy 

1. General Information 

The protection of your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how TopMed Advisory processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

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2. Controller 

TopMed Advisory 
Carsten Buchmüller 

Angermunder Str. 237
47269 Duisburg
Germany 

Email: info@topmedadvisory.com 
Phone: +49 170 5055880 

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3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data 

We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our services. 

Personal data may be processed when you: 

  • visit this website, 

  • contact us via email or contact form, 

  • schedule an introductory call. 

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When you use the contact form, the information you provide is transmitted to us and stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for potential follow-up questions. The submission of the contact form is voluntary.

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4. Types of Data Processed 

The following categories of personal data may be processed: 

  • Name 

  • Company name 

  • Email address 

  • Message content 

  • Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, access time) 

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5. Purpose of Processing 

Personal data is processed for the following purposes: 

  • Communication with interested parties and clients 

  • Responding to inquiries 

  • Scheduling and conducting advisory conversations 

  • Ensuring the technical operation and security of the website 

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6. Legal Basis for Processing 

Personal data is processed on the following legal bases: 

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures 

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in professional communication and website security 

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7. Data Storage and Deletion 

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. 

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8. Disclosure to Third Parties 

Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless: 

  • disclosure is required by law, or 

  • it is necessary for the fulfillment of contractual obligations. 

  • Personal data may be disclosed to service providers (processors) engaged for website hosting and security, provided that appropriate data protection agreements are in place.

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9. Website Hosting 

This website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd.,
40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel.

Wix stores personal data on secure servers and processes data on our behalf as a data processor pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

Data may be processed in Israel and other countries. Israel is recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection.

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with Wix in accordance with GDPR requirements.

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​10. Contact Form and Google reCAPTCHA

This website uses Google reCAPTCHA (provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) to protect the contact form from spam and abuse.

reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior (e.g. IP address, mouse movements, time spent on the website) to determine whether the input is made by a human or an automated program.

The use of reCAPTCHA is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in protecting the website from abuse and ensuring its security).

Further information about Google’s data processing can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy.

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11. Server Log Files

When you visit this website, technical information is automatically collected and stored in server log files by the hosting provider. This data may include:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

This data is processed exclusively to ensure the secure and stable operation of the website and is not merged with other data sources.

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12. Cookies and Tracking 

This website uses only technically necessary cookies to ensure proper website functionality.

A cookie consent banner is displayed to users via the Wix platform using Usercentrics. No tracking or marketing cookies are used unless explicitly stated and consented to.

If additional tools (such as analytics or scheduling tools) are implemented in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

(If tools such as Google Analytics, Calendly, or similar are added later, this section must be updated.) 

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Cookie Banner and Consent Management (Usercentrics)

This website uses a cookie consent management tool provided by Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 Munich, Germany, which is integrated via the Wix platform.

Usercentrics is used to obtain, manage, and document user consent for the use of cookies and similar technologies in compliance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the GDPR.

When you visit this website, the Usercentrics consent banner collects and processes the following information:

Consent status and selection

Date and time of consent

Browser and device information

Anonymized IP address

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in legally compliant consent management).

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings accessible on this website.

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​13. Your Rights 

You have the right to: 

  • access your personal data 

  • rectification of inaccurate data 

  • deletion of your personal data 

  • restriction of processing 

  • data portability 

  • object to data processing 

Requests can be sent to the contact details listed above. 

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14. Right to Lodge a Complaint 

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR. 

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15. Data Security 

We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. 

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16. Changes to this Privacy Policy 

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. 

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