Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
ADER ("we," "us," or "our") operates the ADER platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal data in connection with our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Platform").
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of ADER, including patients, healthcare professionals, and hospital partners. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
2. Data We Collect
We collect personal data you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Full name, email address, age, diabetes type, phone number
- Health Data: Diabetes-related information you voluntarily provide (type, management preferences, patient counts for hospitals)
- Professional Information: For healthcare professionals, your role, hospital/institution, specialty
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and inquiries sent through our contact forms
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, usage patterns (via standard analytics)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent: You explicitly agree to data processing (e.g., beta program signup)
- Contract: Necessary to provide ADER services to you
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with French and EU healthcare regulations
- Legitimate Interests: Improving the platform, security, fraud prevention
4. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for:
- Providing and improving ADER services
- Communicating with you about beta features, updates, and support
- Conducting research to enhance diabetes management capabilities
- Complying with healthcare regulations and legal obligations
- Security and fraud prevention
- Analyzing platform usage to improve user experience
5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to provide ADER services and comply with legal obligations. Typically:
- Beta participant data: Retained during beta phase and for 2 years thereafter
- Healthcare professional data: Retained for active partnership duration plus 3 years
- Contact form data: Retained for 1 year unless explicit consent for longer retention
You may request data deletion at any time by contacting us.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Security measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights (GDPR/French Law)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Oppose certain processing of your data
- Withdraw Consent: At any time, without affecting past processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at whistler@aderpulse.com
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:
- Hospital Partners: Aggregated patient data for research (with consent)
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting, email providers (under data processing agreements)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or regulatory authorities
9. International Data Transfers
ADER is based in France and complies with EU data protection standards. If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards under GDPR.
10. Children's Privacy
ADER is not intended for individuals under 18 without parental/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use of ADER constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
12. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, complaints, or to exercise your rights:
Data Controller: Whistler CHERUBIIN
Email: whistler@aderpulse.com
Company Status: Individual entrepreneur (registration pending)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
Last Updated: April 2026