Privacy Policy
Responsible entity under data protection laws:
Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V.
Email: info@a-eos.org
Data Protection
The protection of your personal data is very important to us. We process your data exclusively in accordance with legal regulations (GDPR, BDSG). This privacy policy informs you about the most important aspects of data processing on our website.
Data Processing on Our Website
1. Hosting
Our website is hosted by an external hosting provider. All data processed through this website is stored on the host’s servers. The hosting provider acts as our data processor in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR and ensures comprehensive protection through SSL encryption.
2. Server Log Files
The hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not assigned to specific individuals and is used solely to ensure the smooth operation of the website and improve our services.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us improve the website.
Cookie Consent Tool:
We use a cookie plugin that allows you to accept or reject cookies individually.
Adjust Cookie Settings:
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, please note that this may limit the functionality of the website.
Contact Form
If you contact us via a form, we store the information you provide (e.g., name, email address, message) for the purpose of processing your request. Your data will not be shared without your consent.
Legal Basis:
The processing of your data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (performance of a contract) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of our website. The information generated by cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
IP Anonymization:
We have activated IP anonymization on this website. As a result, your IP address is shortened by Google within the EU before being transmitted to the USA.
Opt-Out:
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics:
➡ Google Opt-Out
Legal Basis:
The use of Google Analytics is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in optimizing our online services.
Use of Gravity Forms
We use Gravity Forms for our forms. All data entered is transmitted via SSL encryption and stored on our server. The data is used exclusively for processing your request and is not shared with third parties.
Contact for Data Protection Inquiries:
Please direct your inquiries by email to info@a-eos.org with the subject “Data Protection.”
Objection to Advertising Emails
We hereby object to the use of our contact data for the transmission of unsolicited advertising. In the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, we reserve the right to take legal action.
