Your privacy is our priority
At Cosmipolis Bruges, we attach the utmost importance to protecting your personal data. As a private medical center, we process sensitive information with the greatest care and in accordance with applicable legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What Data Do We Collect?
In the context of our medical services, we may collect the following data:
- Identification data (name, address, national registration number, telephone number, email address, etc.)
- Medical data necessary for diagnosis and treatment
- Billing and payment details
- Information about your appointments and communication with Cosmipolis
- Visual material (if medically relevant and with your consent)
Why Do We Collect your Data?
We collect and process personal data exclusively for the following purposes:
- Providing medical care and monitoring your treatment
- Making appointments and managing your patient file
- Legal obligations regarding medical reporting and reimbursement
- Internal administration, invoicing, and accounting
- Possible communication with your referring physician or specialist (with consent)
- Improvement of our services and patient experience
How Do We Secure your Data?
Cosmipolis Bruges takes all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or unlawful processing. Access to your data is limited to employees and physicians for whom this is necessary in the context of your treatment.
Sharing Data with Third Parties
Your data will only be shared with third parties when necessary for your medical care or when required by law. This may include:
- Physicians or specialists within the Cosmipolis team
- External medical service providers, such as laboratories or anesthesiologists
- Software providers for our medical records system (under contractual confidentiality)
- Government authorities, when legally required
We never sell or rent your data to third parties.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- •Request access to your personal data
- •Have incorrect or incomplete data corrected
- •Have your data deleted (where legally permitted)
- •Object to or restrict processing
- •Withdraw your consent at any time
Would you like to exercise one of these rights? Please send an email to info@cosmipolis.care or contact us through our contact page.
Retention Period
Medical data is retained in accordance with the legal retention period for medical records (usually at least 30 years). Other data is not kept longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Cookies and Website Usage
Our website only uses functional and analytical cookies to improve your user experience. For more information, please refer to our cookie policy.
For questions or comments about this privacy policy, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at info@cosmipolis.care.
🛡 Version: June 2025 – Cosmipolis Bruges reserves the right to modify this privacy policy. The latest version is always available on our website.