Privacy Policy di www.teddynetwork.net

This Website collects some Personal Data from its Users.


Data Controller

TEDDY NETWORK
European Network of Excellence for Paediatric Clinical Research
Via Luigi Porta 14, 27100 PAVIA – ITALY
Tel. +39 0382 25075
VAT 01825900184
(Hereinafter the Data Controller)
Data Controller email address:
info@teddynetwork.net

Types of Data Collected

Among the Personal Data collected by this Website, either independently or through third parties, are:

First name, last name, phone number, email address, Cookies, and Usage Data


Complete details on each type of data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or through specific information texts displayed before the data is collected.

Personal Data may be freely provided by the User or, in the case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Website.

Unless otherwise specified, all Data requested by this Website is mandatory. Failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Website to provide its Services. In cases where this Website specifies certain Data as optional, Users are free not to provide such Data, without any consequences on the availability or operation of the Service.

Users who are unsure about which data is mandatory are encouraged to contact the Owner.

Any use of Cookies – or other tracking tools – by this Website or by the owners of third-party services used by this Website, unless otherwise specified, is intended to provide the Service requested by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in this document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.

The User assumes responsibility for the Personal Data of third parties obtained, published, or shared through this Website and guarantees that he or she has the right to communicate or disseminate such Data, thereby relieving the Owner of any liability towards third parties.


Method and location of data processing

Methods of processing

The Data Controller takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Personal Data.

The processing is carried out using computer and/or electronic means, following organizational methods and procedures strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, other parties involved in the operation of this Website (administrative, sales, marketing, legal, and system administration personnel) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, and communications agencies) may have access to the Data, also appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Data Controller. The updated list of Data Processors may be requested from the Data Controller at any time.

Legal basis of the processing

The Data Controller processes Personal Data relating to the User if one of the following conditions applies:

  • The User has given consent for one or more specific purposes; Note: Under some jurisdictions, the Data Controller may be authorized to process Personal Data without the User’s consent or any other of the legal bases specified below, until the User objects to such processing (“opt-out”). This, however, does not apply if the processing of Personal Data is governed by European data protection legislation;
  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the User and/or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures;
  • Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Data Controller is subject;
  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Data Controller;
  • Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Data Controller or by a third party.

However, you can always ask the Data Controller to clarify the specific legal basis for each processing operation, and in particular to specify whether the processing is based on a law, a contractual requirement, or necessary to enter into a contract.

Place

The Data is processed at the Data Controller’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. For further information, please contact the Data Controller.

The User’s Personal Data may be transferred to a country other than their own. For further information on the place of processing, the User can refer to the section containing details on the processing of Personal Data.

The User has the right to obtain information regarding the legal basis for data transfers outside the European Union or to an international organization governed by public international law or consisting of two or more countries, such as the UN, as well as regarding the security measures taken by the Data Controller to protect the data.

If any of the transfers described above occur, the User can refer to the relevant sections of this document or request information from the Data Controller by contacting them using the contact details provided above.

Retention Period

The Data is processed and stored for the time required for the purposes for which it was collected.

Therefore:

  • Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User will be retained until such contract has been fully performed.
  • Personal Data collected for purposes related to the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner will be retained until such interests are fulfilled. Users may obtain further information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner in the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.

When processing is based on the User’s consent, the Data Controller may retain Personal Data for a longer period until such consent is revoked. Furthermore, the Data Controller may be required to retain Personal Data for a longer period in compliance with a legal obligation or by order of an authority.

At the end of the retention period, Personal Data will be deleted. Therefore, upon expiration of this period, the right to access, erasure, rectification, and the right to data portability can no longer be exercised.


Purpose of Processing Collected Data

User Data is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Services, as well as for the following purposes:

Supporting visitors with their requests, Accessing third-party service accounts, Contacting the User, Interaction with social networks and external platforms, SPAM protection, Registration and authentication, Statistics, and Displaying content from external platforms.

 

For further detailed information on the purposes of processing and the specific Personal Data relevant to each purpose, the User can refer to the relevant sections of this document.

The types of Personal Data used for each purpose are indicated in the specific sections of this document.


Facebook permissions requested by this Website

This Website may request certain Facebook permissions that allow it to perform actions with the User’s Facebook account and collect information, including Personal Data, from it. This service allows this Website to connect with the User’s account on the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook Inc.

For more information on the following permissions, please refer to the documentation and the Facebook privacy policy.

The following permissions are required:

Basic information

The basic information of a registered Facebook User, which typically includes the following data: ID, name, image, gender, and localization language, and, in some cases, Facebook “Friends.” If the User has made additional data publicly available, this data will be available.

Friends’ Activity

Provides access to a list of friends’ activity.

Likes

Provides access to a list of all the pages the User has liked.

Page Messaging

Send and receive messages through a Facebook page.


Details on the Processing of Personal Data

Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:

Contacting the User (Contact Form)

Contact Form (this site)

By filling out the contact form with their data, the User consents to their use to respond to requests for information, quotes, or any other request indicated in the form header.

Personal Data collected: first name and last name, email address, telephone number.

Contacting the User (Newsletter)

Mailing list or newsletter (this site)

By registering for the mailing list or newsletter, the User’s email address is automatically added to a contact list to which email messages containing information, including commercial and promotional information, relating to this Website may be sent. The User’s email address may also be added to this list as a result of registering on this Website or after making a purchase.

Personal Data collected: email address and name.

Telephone contact (this Website)

Telephone contact (this Website)

Users who have provided their telephone number may be contacted for commercial or promotional purposes related to this Website, as well as to respond to support requests.

Personal Data collected: telephone number.

Interaction with social networks and external platforms

This type of service allows interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of this Site. The interactions and information acquired from this Site are in any case subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network. If a service for interacting with social networks is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it may collect traffic data relating to the pages on which it is installed.

Facebook Like button and social widgets (Facebook, Inc.)

The Facebook Like button and social widgets are services for interacting with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy

 

Contact management and message sending (MailChimp)

This type of service allows us to manage a database of email contacts, phone numbers, or any other contact information used to communicate with the User.

These services may also collect data relating to the date and time the messages are viewed by the User, as well as the User’s interaction with them, such as information on clicks on links included in messages.

MailChimp (The Rocket Science Group, LLC.)

MailChimp is an address management and email message sending service provided by The Rocket Science Group, LLC.

Personal Data collected: email.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy

Statistics

The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and are used to track User behavior.

Google Analytics (Google Inc.)

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected to track and examine the use of this Site, compile reports, and share them with other Google services. Google may use the Personal Data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt out

Facebook Ads Conversion Tracking (Facebook, Inc.)

Facebook Ads Conversion Tracking is a statistics service provided by Facebook, Inc. that connects data from the Facebook advertising network with actions performed on this website.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy

Google AdWords Conversion Tracking (Google Inc.)

Google AdWords Conversion Tracking is a statistics service provided by Google Inc. that connects data from the Google AdWords advertising network with actions performed on this website.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy

Statistics collected directly (This Site)

This Site uses an internal statistics system that does not involve third parties.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Twitter Ads conversion tracking (Twitter, Inc.)

Twitter Ads conversion tracking is a statistics service provided by Twitter, Inc. that connects data from the Twitter advertising network with actions performed on this Site.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy

 

SPAM protection (reCaptcha)

This type of service analyzes the traffic of this Website, potentially containing Users’ Personal Data, in order to filter it from traffic, messages, and content recognized as SPAM.

Google reCAPTCHA (Google Inc.)

Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google Inc.

Use of the reCAPTCHA system is subject to Google’s privacy policy and terms of use.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

 

 

 

Displaying content from Google Fonts

This type of service allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Website and interact with them.

If a service of this type is installed, it may collect traffic data relating to the pages on which it is installed, even if Users do not use it.

Google Fonts (Google Inc.)

Google Fonts is a typeface visualization service provided by Google Inc. that allows this Website to integrate such content within its pages.

Personal Data collected: Usage data and various types of Data as specified in the service’s privacy policy.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Subject adhering to the Privacy Shield.

 

Registration and Authentication

By registering or authenticating, the User allows the Application to identify them and provide them with access to dedicated services.

Depending on what is specified below, registration and authentication services may be provided with the assistance of third parties. If this occurs, this Application may access certain Data stored by the third-party service used for registration or identification.

Direct Registration (this Website)

The User registers by completing the registration form and providing their Personal Data directly to this Website.

Personal Data collected: ZIP code, city, tax code, last name, date of birth, email address, address, billing address, shipping address, country, name, house number, telephone number, VAT number, password, province, company name, and gender.

Access to third-party service accounts

This type of service allows this Website to access data from your third-party service accounts and perform actions with them.

These services are not activated automatically, but require the express permission of the User.

Facebook account access (this Website)

This service allows this Website to connect with the User’s account on the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc.

Required permissions: Friends’ activity, Likes, and Page Messaging.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.


Further information on Personal Data

Hosting and backend infrastructure

This type of service hosts data and files that enable this Website to function, allow its distribution, and provide a ready-to-use infrastructure to run specific features of this Website.

Some of these services operate through servers geographically distributed in different locations, making it difficult to determine the exact location where the Personal Data is stored.

Aruba S.p.A.

Personal Data collected: various types of Data as specified in the service’s privacy policy.

Place of processing: Italy – Privacy Policy.

 

User Rights

Users may exercise certain rights regarding the Data processed by the Data Controller.

 

In particular, the User has the right to:

  • Withdraw consent at any time. The User may withdraw previously expressed consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
  • Object to the processing of their Data. The User may object to the processing of their Data when it occurs on a legal basis other than consent. Further details on the right to object are provided in the section below.
  • Access their Data. The User has the right to obtain information about the Data processed by the Data Controller, regarding certain aspects of the processing, and to receive a copy of the Data processed.
  • Verify and request rectification. The User can verify the accuracy of their Data and request its updating or correction.
  • Obtain restriction of processing. Under certain conditions, the User may request restriction of the processing of their Data. In this case, the Data Controller will not process the Data for any purpose other than its storage.
  • Obtain the deletion or removal of their Personal Data. Under certain conditions, the User may request the Data Controller to delete their Data.
  • Receive their Data or have it transferred to another controller. The User has the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have it transferred to another controller without hindrance. This provision applies when the Data is processed by automated means and the processing is based on the User’s consent, on a contract to which the User is a party, or on contractual obligations related to it.
  • Filing a complaint. The User can file a complaint with the competent data protection authority or take legal action.

Details on the right to object

When Personal Data is processed in the public interest, in the exercise of official authority vested in the Data Controller, or to pursue a legitimate interest of the Data Controller, Users have the right to object to the processing for reasons related to their particular situation.

Users are informed that, if their Data is processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to the processing without providing any justification. To learn whether the Data Controller processes data for direct marketing purposes, Users can refer to the relevant sections of this document.

How to exercise your rights

To exercise your rights, Users may direct a request to the Data Controller using the contact details provided in this document. Requests are submitted free of charge and will be processed by the Data Controller as quickly as possible, in any case within one month.

 


 

Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies. To learn more and view the detailed information, users can consult the complete Cookie Policy.

 


 

Further information on data processing

Defense in court

The User’s Personal Data may be used by the Data Controller in court or in the preparatory stages leading to possible legal action for defense against improper use of this Website or related Services by the User.

The User declares to be aware that the Data Controller may be required to disclose Personal Data by order of public authorities.

Specific information

Upon the User’s request, in addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Website may provide the User with additional and contextual information regarding specific Services, or the collection and processing of Personal Data.

System logs and maintenance

For operation and maintenance purposes, this Website and any third-party services it uses may collect system logs, which are files that record interactions and may also contain Personal Data, such as the User’s IP address.

Information not contained in this policy

Further information regarding the processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Data Controller at any time using the contact information.

Response to “Do Not Track” requests

This Website does not support “Do Not Track” requests.

To determine whether any third-party services it uses support them, the User is encouraged to consult their respective privacy policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by giving notice to Users on this page and, if possible, on this Website and, if technically and legally feasible, by sending a notification to Users via any contact information available to the Data Controller. Please check this page regularly, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.

If the changes affect processing based on consent, the Data Controller will collect the User’s consent again, if necessary.

Definitions and Legal References

Personal Data (or Data)

Personal data is any information that, directly or indirectly, or in connection with other information, including a personal identification number, allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.

Usage Data

This information is collected automatically through this Website (including third-party applications integrated into this Website), including: IP addresses or domain names of computers used by the User who connects to this Website, URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) ​​addresses, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server’s response (successful, error, etc.), the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal details of the visit (e.g., the time spent on each page), and details about the path followed within the Application, with particular reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters relating to the operating system and the User’s IT environment.

User

The individual using this Website who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Data Subject

The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Processor (or Processor)

The natural person, legal person, public administration, or any other entity that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller, as described in this privacy policy.

Data Controller (or Owner)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data and the tools used, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Website. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of this Website.

This Website (or this Application)

The hardware or software tool by which the Personal Data of Users is collected and processed.

Service

The service provided by this Website as defined in the relevant terms (if any) on this site/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union in this document includes all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Cookie

A small piece of data stored on the User’s device.

Videos

Provides access to videos uploaded by the User and those in which they have been tagged.


Legal References

This privacy policy is drafted based on multiple legislative provisions, including Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Unless otherwise specified, this privacy policy applies exclusively to this Website.


Complete Cookie Policy

Cookies consist of portions of code installed in the browser that assist the Owner in providing the Service according to the purposes described. Some of the purposes for which Cookies are installed may also require the User’s consent.

When Cookies are installed based on consent, such consent may be freely revoked at any time by following the instructions in this document.

 

Technical and aggregate statistical cookies

Activities strictly necessary for operation

This website uses cookies to save the user’s session and to perform other activities strictly necessary for the operation of this website, for example in relation to traffic distribution.

Preference saving, optimization, and statistics

This website uses cookies to save browsing preferences and optimize the user’s browsing experience. These cookies include, for example, those for setting the language and currency or for managing statistics by the website owner.

Other types of Cookies or third-party tools that may install them

Some of the services listed below collect statistics in aggregate and anonymous form and may not require the User’s consent or may be managed directly by the Data Controller – as described – without the help of third parties.

If the tools listed below include services managed by third parties, these may – in addition to what is specified and even without the Data Controller’s knowledge – perform User tracking activities. For detailed information, please consult the privacy policies of the listed services.

Interaction with live chat platforms

This type of service allows interaction with live chat platforms operated by third parties directly from the pages of this Website. This allows the User to contact this Website’s support service or this Website to contact the User while browsing its pages.

If a service for interacting with live chat platforms is installed, it may collect Usage Data relating to the pages on which it is installed, even if Users do not use the service. Furthermore, live chat conversations may be recorded.

Smartsupp (Smartsupp.com, s.r.o.)

The Smartsupp Widget is a service for interacting with the live chat platform and recording Smartsupp sessions, provided by Smartsupp.com, s.r.o.

Personal Data collected: Cookies, Data communicated during use of the service, Usage Data, various types of Data as specified in the service’s privacy policy, and Videos.

Place of processing: Czech Republic – Privacy Policy.

Interaction with social networks and external platforms

This type of service allows interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of this Website.

The interactions and information acquired by this Website are in any case subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network.

If a service for interacting with social networks is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it may collect traffic data relating to the pages on which it is installed.

Facebook Like button and social widgets (Facebook, Inc.)

The Facebook Like button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Subject to the Privacy Shield.

SPAM Protection

This type of service analyzes the traffic of this Website, potentially containing Users’ Personal Data, in order to filter it from traffic, messages, and content recognized as SPAM.

Google reCAPTCHA (Google Inc.)

Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google Inc.

Use of the reCAPTCHA system is subject to Google’s privacy policy and terms of use.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

Statistics

The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and are used to track User behavior.

Google Analytics (Google Inc.)

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected to track and examine the use of this Website, compile reports, and share them with other Google services.

Google may use Personal Data to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy PolicyOpt out. Privacy Shield participant.

How can I express consent to the installation of Cookies?

In addition to what is indicated in this document, the User can manage Cookie preferences directly within their browser and prevent, for example, third parties from installing them. Through browser preferences, it is also possible to delete previously installed Cookies, including the Cookie that may have saved consent for the installation of Cookies by this website. Users can find information on how to manage Cookies in some of the most popular browsers, for example, at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

With regard to Cookies installed by third parties, the User can also manage their settings and withdraw their consent by clicking the relevant opt-out link (if available), using the tools described in the third party’s privacy policy, or by contacting the third party directly.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the User may use the information provided by EDAA (EU), the Network Advertising Initiative (USA), and the Digital Advertising Alliance (USA), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan), or other similar services. These services allow users to manage their tracking preferences for most advertising tools. The Owner therefore recommends that Users use these resources in addition to the information provided in this document.

Data Controller

See ​​above: “Data Controller”

Since the installation of Cookies and other tracking systems operated by third parties through the services used within this Website cannot be technically controlled by the Owner, any specific references to Cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties are to be considered indicative. For complete information, the User is encouraged to consult the privacy policy of any third-party services listed in this document.

Given the objective complexity of identifying Cookie-based technologies, Users are encouraged to contact the Owner should they wish to receive further information regarding the use of Cookies through this Website.

Definitions and Legal References

Personal Data (or Data)

Personal data is any information that, directly or indirectly, or in connection with other information, including a personal identification number, allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.

Usage Data

This information is collected automatically through this Website (including third-party applications integrated into this Website), including: IP addresses or domain names of computers used by the User who connects to this Website, URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) ​​addresses, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server’s response (successful, error, etc.), the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal details of the visit (e.g., the time spent on each page), and details about the path followed within the Application, with particular reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters relating to the operating system and the User’s IT environment.

User

The individual using this Website who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Data Subject

The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Processor (or Processor)

The natural person, legal person, public administration, or any other entity that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller, as described in this privacy policy.

Data Controller (or Owner)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data and the tools used, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Website. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of this Website.

This Website (or this Application)

The hardware or software tool by which the Personal Data of Users is collected and processed.

Service

The service provided by this Website as defined in the relevant terms (if any) on this website/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union in this document includes all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Cookie

A small piece of data stored on the User’s device.

Videos

Provides access to videos uploaded by the User and those in which they have been tagged.


Legal References

This privacy policy is drafted based on multiple legislative provisions, including Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Unless otherwise specified, this privacy policy applies exclusively to this Website.

Last update: Ultimo aggiornamento: 10/03/2025