1. Purpose and Identification of the Website Owner
In compliance with the information requirements set forth in Article 10 of Law 34/2002, of 11 July, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), the details of the owner of this website are provided below:
Corporate Name: MEDCARE LEGAL, S.L.P.
Tax Identification Number (NIF): B88871207
Registered Office: C/ Velázquez 126, 3º Izda. (Left), 28006 Madrid, Spain
Registry Information: Registered with the Commercial Registry of Madrid under electronic record (IRUS) 1000475632054, sheet M-890389, entry 1, and with the Professional Companies Register of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM).
Contact Email: info@medcarelegal.com
Telephone: +34 910 60 16 16
Website: https://medcarelegal.com/
MEDCARE LEGAL, S.L.P. (hereinafter, “MEDCARE LEGAL” or the “Firm“) is a professional law firm engaged in the practice of law, with a particular focus on providing corporate legal advice to the Life Sciences sector.
This Legal Notice governs access to, browsing of, and use of this website (the “Website“), which is owned by MEDCARE LEGAL. By accessing and using the Website, users acquire the status of user and fully accept the terms and conditions set out in this Legal Notice as published at the time of access.
2. Conditions of Access and Use
Access to the Website is free of charge and does not require prior registration or subscription.
The Website is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a means of engaging professional services, nor does it create any lawyer-client relationship between the user and MEDCARE LEGAL.
Users interested in retaining the Firm’s services must contact MEDCARE LEGAL through the channels provided for this purpose and, where appropriate, enter into the corresponding engagement agreement.
Users access and use the Website at their own risk and undertake to use it lawfully and appropriately, refraining from any conduct that could damage the image, rights, or interests of MEDCARE LEGAL or third parties, or that could in any way impair the normal operation of the Website.
MEDCARE LEGAL implements security measures that are reasonably appropriate in light of current technological standards. However, users should be aware that no internet security system can provide absolute guarantees. Accordingly, MEDCARE LEGAL cannot guarantee the complete absence of elements that may, at any time, affect users’ computer systems.
MEDCARE LEGAL reserves the right to modify, without prior notice, the presentation and configuration of the Website, as well as to suspend or discontinue access to it, in whole or in part, for technical, security, maintenance, or other justified reasons.
3. Content and Information Provided
All content published on the Website, including information, articles, newsletters, and any other materials, is provided exclusively for informational and educational purposes.
Such content does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to replace individualized professional legal counsel. MEDCARE LEGAL assumes no liability for any decisions made on the basis of the general information contained on the Website without first obtaining specific legal advice.
While MEDCARE LEGAL endeavors to ensure that the information published is accurate and up to date, it does not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or currency and reserves the right to modify such information without prior notice.
4. Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights
All content appearing on the Website, including texts, images, logos, trademarks, designs, navigation structure, source code, and any other elements, is owned by MEDCARE LEGAL or by third parties who have authorized its use, and is protected by applicable intellectual and industrial property laws.
The reproduction, distribution, transformation, public communication, or any other form of exploitation, whether in whole or in part, of the Website’s contents is strictly prohibited without the prior express written authorization of MEDCARE LEGAL or the relevant rights holder.
The name “MEDCARE LEGAL”, its logo, and all other distinctive signs used on the Website are trademarks or trade names exclusively owned or licensed by the Firm. Their use without prior authorization is prohibited.
5. Links
The Website may include links to third-party websites.
MEDCARE LEGAL assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the content, accuracy, legality, or availability of such websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply the existence of any relationship, endorsement, recommendation, or supervision by MEDCARE LEGAL with respect to the linked content.
Any third party wishing to establish a link to the Website must first obtain authorization from MEDCARE LEGAL. Under no circumstances may such a link mislead users regarding the origin of the content or contain false, misleading, or inaccurate statements concerning MEDCARE LEGAL.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability
MEDCARE LEGAL does not guarantee the availability, continuity, or error-free operation of the Website and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, excludes any liability for damages arising from:
- The unavailability or interruption of the Website;
- The presence of viruses or other harmful elements;
- Users’ failure to comply with this Legal Notice; or
- Any unlawful, negligent, fraudulent, or improper use of the Website.
7. Personal Data Protection
The processing of personal data provided through the Website is governed by the Privacy Policy available on this Website, which forms an integral part of these terms.
8. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain.
For the resolution of any dispute arising from or relating to access to or use of the Website, MEDCARE LEGAL and the user expressly submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Madrid, Spain, waiving any other jurisdiction that may otherwise apply.
Where the user qualifies as a consumer, the competent courts shall be those corresponding to the consumer’s place of residence, in accordance with applicable consumer protection legislation.
1. Identity of the Data Controller
Data Controller: MEDCARE LEGAL, S.L.P.
Tax ID No. (NIF): B88871207
Address: Calle Velázquez 126, 3º I, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Email: info@medcarelegal.com
Contact Person: [to be completed]
MEDCARE LEGAL processes the personal data of website users and clients in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD).
2. Purposes of Processing, Legal Basis and Data Retention
Personal data provided by users through the website contact form or by email are used to handle and respond to their inquiries, based on the consent given when submitting such inquiries.
Where users voluntarily subscribe to the firm’s newsletters or informational communications, their personal data will be processed, on the basis of their consent, for the purpose of sending such communications.
If the relationship with the user results in the establishment of a professional engagement with MEDCARE LEGAL as a client, the processing of personal data within that relationship shall be governed by the specific data protection information included in the relevant engagement letter or service proposal, which shall prevail over this Privacy Policy with respect to such processing.
The processing of data derived from users’ navigation of the website, including information collected through cookies and similar technologies, is governed by the Cookies Policy available on this website.
3. Data Retention Period
In accordance with the storage limitation principle set out in Article 5(1)(e) of the GDPR, MEDCARE LEGAL retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected. Once those purposes have been achieved, the data will be deleted or blocked for the period during which legal liabilities may arise, without prejudice to any statutory retention obligations.
In particular:
- Data provided through the contact form or by email will be retained for the time necessary to manage the relevant inquiry and, thereafter, for the period required to address any liabilities arising from the communication.
- Data processed for the purpose of sending newsletters or informational communications will be retained until the data subject withdraws consent or unsubscribes.
- Data processed within the framework of a professional relationship with clients will be retained for the periods specified in the relevant engagement letter or service proposal and in accordance with the applicable limitation periods for legal, commercial, tax, and professional liability claims.
4. Source of the Data
As a general rule, the personal data processed by MEDCARE LEGAL are obtained directly from the data subject.
Within the context of professional engagements, MEDCARE LEGAL may also process personal data relating to third parties provided by the client. In such cases, the client warrants that it has fulfilled its information obligations pursuant to Article 14 of the GDPR.
5. Categories of Data Processed
Through the website, MEDCARE LEGAL processes identification and contact data, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any other information that users voluntarily provide through the relevant forms
6. Recipients and International Data Transfers
Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless required by law.
MEDCARE LEGAL may engage service providers, including website hosting and email management providers, who act as data processors and are bound by the corresponding data processing agreements in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.
Where any such provider is located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), MEDCARE LEGAL will ensure that any international transfer of personal data is subject to an appropriate safeguard in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR.
7. Data Subjects’ Rights
Data subjects may exercise at any time their rights of:
- Access
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Objection
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Not to be subject to automated individual decision-making
Such rights may be exercised by sending a written request to MEDCARE LEGAL at its registered office or to the email address indicated in Section 1 above, together with appropriate proof of identity.
Data subjects also have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
In addition, data subjects may lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) if they believe that the processing of their personal data does not comply with applicable data protection laws:
www.aepd.es
8. Security Measures
MEDCARE LEGAL has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks associated with data processing, as required by Article 32 of the GDPR.
Such measures include, among others:
- Pseudonymization and encryption measures
- Access control systems
- Backup procedures
- Security incident management procedures
These measures are implemented in accordance with the guidelines and recommendations issued by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
MEDCARE LEGAL may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect legislative or case law developments, guidance issued by the AEPD, or changes in its business activities.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically. In all cases, the version published on the website shall be the current and applicable version.