Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Visum Pharm, Lda.
This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use regulates access to and use of the website belonging to Visum Pharm, Lda. (hereinafter referred to as “Visum Pharm” or “Company”), a Portuguese company dedicated to the commercialization, import and export, distribution, intermediation, promotion, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and all products related to the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, food supplements, dermo-cosmetic products, medicines, and all products related to the medical industry; Mediation in the pharmaceutical sector.
The website is exclusively informative and institutional in nature, intended to publicize the Company's activities, communicate with its partners, and provide general information about the products it promotes, in accordance with applicable legislation.
Access to and use of this website implies full and unreserved acceptance of this Policy and the Terms of Use.
If the user does not agree with any of the provisions contained herein, they should refrain from accessing or using the website.
Scope and Purpose of the Website
The main purpose of the Visum Pharm website is to provide institutional information about the Company and its activities in the pharmaceutical sector, as well as to promote scientific and informative content related to health and well-being.
All texts, images, descriptions, trademarks, graphics, and other materials made available (hereinafter referred to as “Content”) are merely illustrative and do not constitute, in any case, medical advice, diagnosis, prescription, or therapeutic recommendation.
Visum Pharm reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify, suspend, or delete, in whole or in part, the website, its content, or the conditions of its use. Continued use of the website after the publication of changes constitutes express acceptance of those changes.
Intellectual Property
All content on the website, including text, logos, trademarks, trade names, graphic design, images, videos, files, source codes, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights belonging to Visum Pharm or duly authorized third parties.
Any reproduction, copying, modification, dissemination, public communication, distribution, sale, or any other form of use of the content available on the website, whether in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the prior written authorization of Visum Pharm. The misuse of any protected material may result in civil and criminal liability under current Portuguese and European legislation, and Visum reserves the right to take legal action, without prior notice, to defend its interests.
Information on Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Disclaimer
None of the information contained on the website should be construed as medical advice or a substitute for any consultation with a healthcare professional. Self-medication and misuse of pharmaceutical products can pose serious health risks, and the Company assumes no responsibility for decisions made based on the information presented on this website.
Company Liability and Limitation of Warranties
Visum Pharm makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and complete. However, it does not guarantee that the website is free from errors, material lapses, omissions, or malfunctions. The Company is not responsible for any direct or indirect, material or moral damages resulting from the use, interpretation, or unavailability of the website and its Contents.
The user is solely responsible for the use made of the information provided and must ensure that it is suitable for their purposes before making any decision based on it.
Collection and Processing of Personal Data
Visum Pharm processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 679/2016 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR), and Law No. 58/2019 of August 8, which ensures its implementation in Portugal.
While browsing the website, non-identifiable technical data may be collected, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of access, pages viewed, and time spent on the site. This data is processed exclusively for statistical, security, and user experience improvement purposes, under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest).
If the website provides contact forms, personal data such as name, email, telephone number, professional position, or institution may be collected, and in specific situations of adverse reaction reporting, health-related information may also be collected. In such cases, the processing will be carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) (compliance with a legal obligation) and Article 9(2)(i) of the GDPR (reasons of public interest in the area of public health).
Legal Basis and Purposes of Processing
The processing of personal data by Visum Pharm may be based on one or more of the grounds set out in Article 6 of the GDPR, namely:
- the consent of the data subject (Article 6(1)(a));
- the performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b));
- compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c));
- or the legitimate interest of the Company (Article 6(1)(f)).
Data Retention, Security, and Sharing
Personal data is retained only for the period strictly necessary for the purposes that justified its collection or for the period imposed by legal obligations, pursuant to Article 5(1)(e) of the GDPR.
Visum Pharm adopts appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of data, preventing unauthorized access, accidental or unlawful destruction, and improper disclosure, in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR.
Rights of Data Subjects
Under Articles 12 to 22 of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to access, erase, restrict, and object to the processing of their data, as well as the right to data portability. They also have the right to withdraw their consent, without this compromising the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.
The exercise of these rights may be requested in writing to the address info@visumpharm.com or by post to the headquarters of Visum Pharm, located at Rua Dr. António Cândido, n.º 10, 2º andar, in LISBON.
Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) or another competent supervisory authority, pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies or equivalent technologies to improve the browsing experience, analyze usage patterns, and collect anonymous statistical data. The processing of data through cookies is based on the user's consent, pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies; however, this may affect the functioning of certain features of the website.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The Visum Pharm website may contain links to external websites managed by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply any responsibility on the part of the Company for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
Access to third-party websites is the sole responsibility of the user, who, by continuing to use the website, expressly agrees to this.
Changes to the Policy and Contacts
Visum Pharm reserves the right to change or update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect immediately after their publication on the website. Users are advised to check this page periodically to stay informed about the current version.
For any questions related to the protection of personal data or the use of the website, users may contact Visum Pharm via email at info@visumpharm.com or by mail addressed to the Company's headquarters.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are governed by Portuguese law and European Union law, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Law No. 58/2019.
Any dispute arising from the interpretation or execution of these provisions shall be submitted to the Portuguese courts, which have jurisdiction under the law.
