Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Menaggio BPH (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal and medical information, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679) and applicable Italian privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

Menaggio BPH is a medical center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure. Our contact details are:

Menaggio BPH
Via Lusardi 26, 22017 Menaggio (CO), Italy
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎ Phone: +39 0344 36411
🌐 Website: https://comunemenaggio.info

2. What Personal Data We Collect

• Identification details (e.g., full name, address, contact number, email)
• Health and medical information (blood pressure readings, treatments, medication history)
• Insurance or national health information (if applicable)
• Appointment and communication records
• Website interaction data (IP address, cookies, device/browser type)

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data for the following purposes, under these legal bases:

• Provision of medical care – Article 6(1)(b), 9(2)(h) GDPR
• Compliance with legal obligations – Article 6(1)(c)
• Legitimate interests in improving services – Article 6(1)(f)
• Consent – For specific communications or marketing – Article 6(1)(a)

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. This includes secure medical systems, limited access to sensitive data, encrypted communications, and staff trained in data confidentiality.

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared with:

• Medical professionals directly involved in your treatment
• National health or insurance bodies (if legally required)
• IT and service providers under GDPR-compliant data processing agreements
• Authorities when required by Italian or EU law

We do not sell your data or use it for automated profiling without your consent.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to processing or request restrictions
• Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
• Request data portability in a structured format
• Lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali)

7. Data Retention

We retain medical records and personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill medical and legal obligations. Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.

8. Cookies and Website Use

Our website may use cookies to enhance functionality and monitor anonymous traffic patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies. No personal medical data is stored via cookies.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at https://comunemenaggio.info with the current effective date.

10. Contact

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

Data Controller – Menaggio BPH
Via Lusardi 26, 22017 Menaggio (CO), Italy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +39 0344 36411

Your trust is essential to us. At Menaggio BPH, we are committed to providing not only exceptional care, but also total respect for your privacy.