Data Privacy Declaration
1. General information
Thank you for your interest in the website(s) of EMD Digital Inc. affiliate of Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany, hereinafter referred to as "EMD Digital". We take data protection and privacy issues very seriously and comply with the applicable national and European data protection regulations. Therefore, we would like to inform you with this declaration about data protection measures and which data we may store and how we use this data.
2. What kind of data is collected and how is it used?
2.1 Data collection by this website
Whenever a user accesses the website, the user’s internet browser automatically transfers the following data to Merck’s web server for technical reasons:
If you're accessing Lewis service, we automatically collect usage data, for example, number of uploaded PDF pages and number of structures detected. We use this data to deliver Lewis service, and in an aggregated (statistical) form to improve user experience and further develop Lewis service. All the collected Lewis service usage data is pseudonymized in the analytics environment.
The data collected as part of the voluntary entries by contacting EMD Digital through support@lewisapp.com or info@lewisapp.com will be used and processed exclusively for the purpose of processing the enquiry and to carry out the services you may have requested.
2.2 Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if you activate the IP anonymization on this website, your IP address will be shortened previously by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases the full IP address is transferred to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with further services related to website and internet use. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be aggregated with other Google data. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie is set that prevents future collection of your data when you click this link:
Tracking Optout
For more information on terms of use and privacy, please visit http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies. Please note that on the website Google Analytics has been extended by the code “anonymizeIp” in order to guarantee an anonymous registration of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).
EMD Digital's authorization arises from the fact that, on the one hand, EMD Digital has an interest in evaluating the website data for purposes of website optimization and, on the other hand, a concerned person can reasonably foresee at the time when the personal data is collected and in view of the circumstances under which it is carried out (in particular the above-mentioned measures) that it will possibly be processed for this purpose.
Whenever a user accesses the website, the user’s internet browser automatically transfers the following data to Merck’s web server for technical reasons:
- IP address of the requesting computer
- date and time of access
- name and URL of the retrieved file
- transferred data volume
- access status (file transferred, file not found etc.)
- identification data of the browser and operating system used
- name of the provider of user's internet access
- website from which access is made
If you're accessing Lewis service, we automatically collect usage data, for example, number of uploaded PDF pages and number of structures detected. We use this data to deliver Lewis service, and in an aggregated (statistical) form to improve user experience and further develop Lewis service. All the collected Lewis service usage data is pseudonymized in the analytics environment.
The data collected as part of the voluntary entries by contacting EMD Digital through support@lewisapp.com or info@lewisapp.com will be used and processed exclusively for the purpose of processing the enquiry and to carry out the services you may have requested.
2.2 Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if you activate the IP anonymization on this website, your IP address will be shortened previously by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases the full IP address is transferred to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with further services related to website and internet use. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be aggregated with other Google data. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie is set that prevents future collection of your data when you click this link:
Tracking Optout
For more information on terms of use and privacy, please visit http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies. Please note that on the website Google Analytics has been extended by the code “anonymizeIp” in order to guarantee an anonymous registration of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).
EMD Digital's authorization arises from the fact that, on the one hand, EMD Digital has an interest in evaluating the website data for purposes of website optimization and, on the other hand, a concerned person can reasonably foresee at the time when the personal data is collected and in view of the circumstances under which it is carried out (in particular the above-mentioned measures) that it will possibly be processed for this purpose.
3. Which cookies are used?
We use cookies on our website. If you do not want to take advantage of our cookies, you can find out in the help function of your browser how to set your browser to prevent it from accepting new cookies or deleting existing cookies. There you will also learn how to block your browser for all new cookies or which settings you have to make in order to receive a notification of new cookies.
The cookies that we currently use on this website are listed in the cookie list that is available here:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through the Website and to use some of its features, such as secure login. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website, you cannot refuse them.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, like which pages you visited. This information, analyzed in aggregated form, is used by us to understand how the Website is being used, and enhance your experience.
EMD Digital's authorization arises from the fact that, on the one hand, EMD Digital has an interest in evaluating the website data for purposes of website optimization and, on the other hand, a concerned person can reasonably foresee at the time when the personal data is collected and in view of the circumstances under which it is carried out (in particular the above-mentioned measures) that it will possibly be processed for this purpose.
The cookies that we currently use on this website are listed in the cookie list that is available here:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through the Website and to use some of its features, such as secure login. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website, you cannot refuse them.
| Name | Purpose | What information is collected | How long is it stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| lewis_cookies_accepted | Used to flag the acceptance of cookies | User Setting | 1 year |
| lewis_limit_modal | Used to flag if the limit modal has been displayed within the period | User Setting | Dynamic |
| analytics_optout | Used to opt out of analytics | User Setting | 99 years |
| Session (localStorage) | Maintain logged in state of user | Contains identifiers for user session | Indefinitely |
| Pkce_key (localStorage) | Temporary key required for OIDC authentication | Random value, cannot be used for tracking | Session |
| Endpoint (localStorage) | Required to bring the user back to the application | URL prior to login | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, like which pages you visited. This information, analyzed in aggregated form, is used by us to understand how the Website is being used, and enhance your experience.
| Name | Purpose | What information is collected | How long is it stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users | Randomly generated value | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users | Randomly generated value | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | Technical value | 1 minute |
| AMCV_* | Used to distinguish users and enables cross-solution data sharing | Visitor Id | 2 year |
| AMCVS_* | Flag indicating that the session has been initialized | Technical flag | Session |
| com.adobe.reactor.dataElementCookiesMigrated (localStorage) | Technical flag | Indefinitely |
EMD Digital's authorization arises from the fact that, on the one hand, EMD Digital has an interest in evaluating the website data for purposes of website optimization and, on the other hand, a concerned person can reasonably foresee at the time when the personal data is collected and in view of the circumstances under which it is carried out (in particular the above-mentioned measures) that it will possibly be processed for this purpose.
4. Is other personal data collected and processed?
We collect and process your personal data only if you request certain services and we need your data for this purpose or if you have voluntarily given us your express consent.
You can do this, for example, by completing a registration form or sending us an email, ordering products or services, submitting inquiries to us, requesting materials or registering. Unless otherwise required by law, we will only use your personal data for the purposes for which you have given your consent.
For special services such as newsletters, sweepstakes, etc. the respective special data protection provisions apply.
You can do this, for example, by completing a registration form or sending us an email, ordering products or services, submitting inquiries to us, requesting materials or registering. Unless otherwise required by law, we will only use your personal data for the purposes for which you have given your consent.
For special services such as newsletters, sweepstakes, etc. the respective special data protection provisions apply.
5. Will my data be transferred to third parties, e.g. authorities?
We pass on your personal data as set forth below.
- Insofar as required by law:
We may disclose your personal data if we are legally obliged to do so, or in cases in which this is necessary in order to respond to claims made against us or to comply with legal procedural requirements. - To service providers:
We share your personal data with third party service providers who use this data to provide services for us, e.g. B. Payment processors, hosting providers, marketing technology providers, auditors, consultants, customer service providers or support service providers. - To Merck Group companies:
EMD Digital Inc. may transfer your personal data to Merck Group companies in order to carry out a business relationship with you or for the purposes of legitimate interests.
6. How long will my data be stored?
We store data for as long as it is legally necessary or necessary for the provision of the service requested by you, or as long as it has been agreed upon in a declaration of consent.
- We will erase or pseudonymize your personal data 2 weeks after termination of the respective subscription / plan or termination of your account. An exception applies to the extent we are subject to a legal obligation to store the respective personal data for a longer period (e.g. under applicable tax or commercial laws). For example, personal data in contracts, notices, business letters or invoices may be subject to retention periods of up to 10 years. In such case, we will store the respective personal data for the respective retention period.
7. Do I have a right to information and rectification of my stored data? What other rights do I have with regard to my stored data?
You may at any time and free of charge request information about the scope, origin and recipients of the stored data as well as the purpose of the storage; in addition, you have the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of the processing of your data in accordance with data protection regulations, a right to object to the processing as well as a right to data portability. Please note that there is a right of appeal to a supervisory authority.
8. Can I withdraw my consent to the use of my data?
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your data at any time. Just send an email to info@lewisapp.com or send a letter to the following address:
EMD Digital Inc.
400 Summit Dr. Burlington
MA 01803
USA
The data processing performed on the basis of your consent is legal until the time of withdrawal.
EMD Digital Inc.
400 Summit Dr. Burlington
MA 01803
USA
The data processing performed on the basis of your consent is legal until the time of withdrawal.
9. Who is my contact person if I have questions about data protection?
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the Group Data Protection Officer of Merck KGaA at any time:
Merck KGaA
Group Data Protection Officer
Frankfurter Strasse 250
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
privacy@emdgroup.com
Merck KGaA
Group Data Protection Officer
Frankfurter Strasse 250
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
privacy@emdgroup.com
10. How long is this data privacy declaration valid?
This data privacy declaration is up-to-date and dates from 12/07/2020. We reserve the right to amend the data privacy declaration at any time with effect for the future, in particular to adapt it to a further development of the website or the implementation of new technologies.