This App has been designed to be used exclusively by health professionals authorized to practice medicine.
All data and information of any kind (including without limitation Personal Data, as defined below), whether provided by this application and / or generated by users-holders through the use of the application will be considered together as the "Content".
For the purposes of the Privacy Statement (hereinafter "Privacy Statement") of this Mobile Application (hereinafter "App") will be considered User-Owner as that health professional person who uses a device or a computer and performs multiple operations for different purposes in which he deposits Personal Data (hereinafter, "USER- OWNER").
The App and Merck disclaim all responsibility to verify or validate the health professional character of the USER-OWNER.
Merck, is a company aware of the responsibility and trust that you place in it, that is why Merck, is committed to the good treatment that will give to Personal Data, so at all times it will keep the confidentiality of the information provided and will act in accordance with the applicable national and international regulations on Personal Data.
Please note that this Privacy Statement is exclusive and is addressed to the USER- OWNER of the App that enters, shares or deposits Personal Data of its own or of third
parties, so that other applications and websites provided by Merck, and other entities within the Merck Group are not governed by it.
By using the App, you consent to its binding on the Privacy Statement and agree that you will use the App in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Likewise, Merck appreciates your interest in the company, which is why it is at your disposal for any questions or comments you may have about it, in the contact identified later in this document.
Merck, in compliance with the regulation on Personal Data, has adopted the security measures for the protection of Personal Data legally required; and requires the business partners and third-party service providers to whom you transfer your data for processing or storage to take the same measures. Likewise, the USER-OWNER of the Personal Data is informed that Merck has the means and additional technical measures to avoid the loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorized access or theft of the Personal Data of the USER-OWNER that are provided
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and because security measures may be susceptible to violations by acts beyond Merck's control; the latter undertakes to inform the USER- OWNER in case there are violations of its security measures, in compliance with the provisions of the applicable regulation regarding the handling and reporting of incidents.
The purposes for which Merck may request, obtain, store and/or use or transfer Personal Data, among others, are the following:
Make available to the USER-OWNER the functionalities of the application, allowing access to the scientific content available in the App, the dose calculator and the diary available for notes taken by the USER- HOLDER.
Perform tasks of updating, maintenance, management, administration and / or repair of the database and / or the App;
Guarantee your right of access, when expressly requested.
Generation of statistical reports on the use of the App;
Provide medical-scientific information to the USER-HOLDER through the use of the App.
The Personal Data will be entered directly into the App by the USER-OWNER through the electronic form contained therein. This form is necessary for the registration of the USER- OWNER that he decides. The USER- HOLDER must guarantee that it complies with the formalities and requirements in accordance with the applicable legislation in
the matter in order to transmit and deposit its Personal Data.
The processing of Personal Data will always be subject to the USER-HOLDER providing their consent
Through the registration, access and use of the App, the OWNER USER declares, at each opportunity for access and use, that all the data entered into it are true.
Merck may request Personal Data of the USER-HOLDER, so prior to its collection, the corresponding consent or authorization will be made available for the treatment of, among others, the following:
Name and surname.
Phone(s)
Email.
Identity card, document or other identification.
Main medical specialty in which the USER- HOLDER works.
Professional address.
City of his medical practice.
Any other personal and / or sensitive data that is provided.
Merck requests this data to ensure that only appropriately qualified healthcare professionals have access to the App.
Merck stores Personal Data for the period of time required to perform the service for which the data was collected and the purpose for which it was requested.
In addition, in order to safeguard and ensure the security of the Personal Data collected, Merck may enter into contracts with third parties for the storage or hosting of such data.
Data without any personally identifiable information may be stored permanently.
Merck, in compliance with the regulations on Personal Data, has adopted the security measures for the protection of Personal Data legally required; and requires the third parties
to whom you transfer your data for processing or storage to adopt them. Likewise, the USER- OWNER of the Personal Data is informed that Merck has the additional means and technical measures to prevent the loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorized access or theft of the Personal Data of the USER-HOLDER that are provided.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and because security measures may be susceptible to violations by acts beyond Merck's control; The latter, without liability, undertakes to inform the USER-OWNER in case there are violations of its security measures, so that it can take the corresponding measures for the defense of its rights.
For the purposes of fulfilling any of the purposes indicated in this Privacy Statement, Merck may transfer Personal Data within the Merck Group and/or to third parties that provide services to it, including making international transfers of Personal Data, including to those jurisdictions that have lower levels of data protection. Merck and the third party will take the necessary measures to ensure adequate protection of Personal Data.
We may also share Personal Data of the USER-HOLDER when necessary to comply with a legal obligation under applicable law or to respond to legal process.
In the event that PT Merck Tbk undergoes a merger, acquisition or any other corporate restructuring, we may disclose your Personal Data to third parties involved in this corporate transaction. Any disclosure will only be made for the sole purpose of ensuring the continuity of the services provided to you (if applicable).
The USERS-HOLDERS of the Personal Data that are in the possession of Merck, at any time, may exercise the rights of information, modification and deletion and / or blocking and
/ or revocation of consent, in accordance with the legislation.
In order to assert the rights, it is necessary that the USER-HOLDER of the Personal Data makes a request with the requirements detailed below:
the name and address or email of the USER-HOLDER to communicate the response to your request;
the documents that prove the identity of the USER-HOLDER, or where appropriate, the legal representation of whoever acts on their behalf;
the clear and precise description of the Personal Data with respect to which the USER-OWNER seeks to exercise any of the aforementioned rights;
any other element or document that facilitates the location of the Personal Data of the USER-HOLDER;
clearly specify whether the request is for information, modification or deletion or blocking or revocation of consent;
the reason for the request; and
the modifications to be made in case the request is for the rectification of Personal Data.
This request must be sent to Merck by letter addressed to Merck's address indicated above or by email to the address indicated below for contact.
Merck will apply the appropriate procedure according to local law.
The App may contain links to other sites whose information practices may be different from it, so the services, content, information and / or administration of such sites are not the responsibility of Merck, so Merck will not be responsible for the protection and processing of Personal Data that the USER-OWNER provides to third parties with whom Merck, has entered into a collaboration agreement for the benefit of the USER-OWNER.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of the USER- OWNER to consult the privacy conditions of the third parties responsible for the treatment they will give to Personal Data. Likewise, Merck, in no case and under no circumstances will be responsible for the treatment that other sites other than this App, give to the Personal Data of the USER-HOLDER.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please direct them to our Personal Data Officer, who has been specially appointed by Merck, to respond to requests made regarding
the processing of Personal Data at the following email address: service@merckgroup.com .
By registering, using or browsing this App, the USER-OWNER expressly consents to the processing of their Personal Data by Merck.
The USER-OWNER undertakes to hold Merck harmless from any possible claim, fine or sanction that it may be obliged to bear as a result of the USER-OWNER's breach of this Privacy Statement.
Merck reserves the right to limit, suspend or terminate access to the App in the event that the USER-OWNER fails to comply with the content of this Privacy Statement, the General Conditions or any other particular terms or conditions contained in the App. This right may also be exercised in the event that Merck has a reasonable suspicion that the USER- OWNER is infringing any of the contents mentioned above.
Merck maintains the security levels of protection of Personal Data in accordance with current regulations.
If any provision contained in this Privacy Statement is declared totally or partially null or ineffective, such nullity or ineffectiveness will only affect that provision or the part of it that is null or ineffective, subsisting this Privacy Statement in everything else and considering such provision totally or partially not included.
Merck may change this Privacy Statement at any time by posting the changed or modified Privacy Statement on the App. Your viewing or continued use of this App following the posting of any changes to this Privacy Statement will signify your acceptance of such changes or modifications, unless otherwise provided by law.
Date of last update: [June 2023]