Gepromed, the medical device hub for patient safety

About us

We process your personal data in compliance with the GDPR, with transparency and human validation.

Last updated: 11 June 2025

Introduction

This policy applies to the gepromed.com website, published by the Gepromed association. It describes the personal data we collect, the purposes of its processing, its recipients, retention periods, your rights and our use of cookies.

It supplements the legal notice, available separately. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read this policy.

Collection and processing of data

Our processing follows the principles of Article 5 of the GDPR: lawfulness, fairness and transparency, specified purposes, data minimization, time-limited storage, integrity and confidentiality.

In accordance with Article 6, the legal basis for our processing is your free and informed consent (or that of your legal guardian), unless a contract or legal obligation requires otherwise.

Nature of the data

Depending on the service concerned, we collect the following data, for the purposes and periods indicated:

ProcessingData collectedRetention
Training registrationIdentity, contact details, dietary constraints, any questions.Duration of the training, then 5 years (legal obligations).
Congress registrationData collected via an external site (congres-esvb.pourdevrai.events).3 years after the event.
Contact form messageName, email, subject and message content.3 years from the last exchange.
Engineering requestName, email, institution, desired date and description of the request (explant analysis, testing, equipment rental).3 years from the last exchange; 10 years if the request leads to a contract.
Signed documents uploaded onlineSigned training contract and proof of bank transfer, uploaded from the link received after registration.10 years (accounting and contractual obligations). Access restricted to the Gepromed team; documents are not public.
Membership & donationsName, contact details and payment information, via the HelloAsso platform.3 years after membership; minimum 6 years for donations (tax records).

Recipients

IT subcontractors (Codein, Montpellier), an office suite for email and organization, and training sponsors. No data is transferred outside the European Union.

Hosting

Personal data sent by email passes through the Brevo SMTP relay and is stored on its servers.

Data controller and DPO

Data controller

Gepromed association, represented by Pr. Nabil Chakfé, President.

+33 (0)3 68 85 40 94

Data Protection Officer

Mrs. Laetitia Schmuck, appointed to the CNIL.

dpo@gepromed.com

As data controller, Gepromed undertakes to:

  • Determine the purposes and means of the data processing carried out.
  • Protect the data collected and restrict its sharing with third parties.
  • Notify users of any rectification or deletion of their data.
  • Report any security breach likely to present a risk to the user.

Your rights

In accordance with Articles 15 to 22 of the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access, rectification and erasure.
  • Right to data portability in a standard format.
  • Right to restrict and object to processing.
  • Right not to be subject to a solely automated decision.
  • Right to determine the fate of your data after your death.
  • Right to refer the matter to the CNIL or the competent judge if a request is refused.

How to exercise them

Send your request to the DPO by email at dpo@gepromed.com, or by post to: Association Gepromed / Confidentialité, 4 rue Kirschleger, 67000 Strasbourg, France. Include your name, email and a copy of an identity document. A response will be provided within a maximum of 30 days.

File a complaint with the CNIL

Cookies and trackers

Trackers (cookies, pixels, fingerprints) may be placed on your device to measure audience, remember your preferences and analyze browsing. Your consent is collected on your first visit; it is valid for a maximum of 13 months, then requested again.

You can change your choice at any time via the cookie management panel, or from your browser settings. This site may use YouTube cookies and social-network sharing buttons, which are subject to their own privacy policies.

Modifications to the policy

This policy may be amended to remain compliant with legislation. We encourage you to consult it regularly; major changes will be communicated to you by email. Last updated: 11 June 2025.

Contact us

Administrative offices

Bâtiment d'Anesthésiologie, 1 place de l'Hôpital, 67085 Strasbourg

Education center

Bâtiment eXplora, 2 rue Marie Hamm, 67000 Strasbourg

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