Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28/12/2025

1. Introduction

The protection of your personal data is a priority for the website of Dr Arthur Hammer (hereinafter: "we"). This privacy policy explains in a clear and transparent manner how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website or contact us.

The purpose of this site is to present the medical services offered by Dr Hammer and to provide educational information on ophthalmological pathologies, treatments, and procedures. It does in no way replace a medical consultation.

We process your data in accordance with applicable Swiss data protection legislation, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

2. Data Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data is: Dr Arthur Hammer – Independent Ophthalmologist

Dr Arthur Hammer carries out his medical activity as an independent practitioner within various medical practices and clinics. For any questions regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:info@arthurhammer.ch

3. What Personal Data is Processed?

We only process data necessary to achieve the objectives described below.

a. Website Visitor Data

When simply browsing our site, no personal data is automatically collected and no cookies are used, subject to the technical elements essential for the proper functioning of the site.

However, personal data may be collected when you:

  • Use the contact form;
  • Contact us by email or telephone.

The data concerned may include: last name, first name, email address, telephone number, and any information you choose to provide in your message.

b. Data Related to Patients and Prospective Patients

If you contact Dr Hammer to request an appointment or medical information, we may process, in addition to your contact details, information relating to your medical situation.

This information may constitute sensitive personal data within the meaning of the FADP, particularly data concerning your health. By providing this information, you consent to its processing strictly within the framework of medical care.

4. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your contact or information requests;
  • Organising and providing medical care;
  • Providing information on the services, treatments, and procedures offered;
  • Complying with our legal and professional obligations, particularly regarding medical documentation.

No automated decision-making or profiling is carried out. Your data is not used for commercial or advertising purposes.

5. Communication of Data to Third Parties

Your personal data is only transmitted to third parties when necessary and in compliance with medical confidentiality and legal obligations, for example:

  • To technical service providers (website hosting, IT services, partner practices, and clinics) acting as processors;
  • To competent authorities when required by law.

Under no circumstances is your data sold or transmitted to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Processors, Partner Practices, and Clinics

As an independent practitioner, Dr Hammer may practice within various medical offices and clinics. When personal data is processed as part of medical care within these structures, they may act as separate data controllers according to their own privacy policies.

This website is independent of these practices and clinics. Personal data collected via this site is processed exclusively under the responsibility of Dr Hammer.

We also use technical providers for website hosting and maintenance. These providers act as processors and are contractually bound to respect data confidentiality and security, and to implement appropriate technical and organisational protection measures.

7. Data Storage Location

Your data is, in principle, stored in Switzerland or, where applicable, in the European Union. Should a transfer occur to a country that does not guarantee an adequate level of protection, appropriate safeguards would be implemented in accordance with applicable legislation.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or disclosure.

However, we draw your attention to the fact that communication via email or contact forms is not completely secure. By using these means of communication, you accept the inherent risks of electronic data transmission.

9. Retention Period

Your personal data is stored only for the duration necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with applicable legal retention periods, particularly regarding medical records.

10. Your Rights

In accordance with current legislation, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access your personal data;
  • The right to rectify inaccurate data;
  • The right to erase or limit the processing of your data, within the limits provided by law;
  • The right to object to the processing of your data;
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

The exercise of certain rights may be restricted due to legal obligations or medical confidentiality.

11. Amendments

This privacy policy may be modified at any time to reflect legal developments or changes in our practices. The version currently in effect is the one published on the website.