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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected in connection with Doc Dots, an academic project developed within the Executive MBA i-Flex Final Thesis Program at Politecnico di Milano – Graduate School of Management.
The project is strictly academic and non-commercial in nature.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation EU 2016/679 – GDPR), the data controller is the Doc Dots academic project team.

Contact email: infocommunity@docdots.live

3. Types of Data Collected

The website may collect the following personal data on a voluntary basis:

  • Identification and contact data (e.g. name, email address)

  • Professional information (e.g. medical specialty, country, years of experience), where provided

  • Survey responses and qualitative feedback

  • Technical and usage data collected through cookies (e.g. IP address, browser type, anonymized analytics data)

No sensitive personal health data is intentionally collected or processed.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is collected and processed exclusively for academic and research purposes, including:

  • Conducting qualitative and exploratory research

  • Evaluating the feasibility and potential value of the Doc Dots concept

  • Managing participation in surveys or pilot interest expressions

  • Communicating academic updates related to the project

Data is not used for commercial purposes, marketing, or profiling.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the basis of:

  • Explicit consent provided by the data subject (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

  • Academic research purposes carried out in the public interest (Article 6(1)(e) GDPR, where applicable)

Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the time necessary to fulfill the stated academic purposes and in accordance with applicable legal obligations. Once no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
Data may be accessed only by the project team members and, where required, academic supervisors, strictly for research purposes.
No data is transferred outside the European Economic Area unless adequate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Subject Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, data subjects have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request rectification or updating of data

  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to data processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be submitted by contacting: infocommunity@docdots.live

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and to collect anonymized analytical data.
Detailed information on cookie usage is provided in the Cookie Disclaimer / Cookie Policy available on the website.

10. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, in line with GDPR requirements.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in academic scope or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page with immediate effect.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by Italian law and applicable European Union data protection regulations.

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