Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13.02.2026

Introduction

Toxin Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of its course participants and website users and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR, as well as other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected in relation to our ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection training courses organized in Switzerland.

Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is:

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Professional title
• Medical or academic specialty
• Workplace / Institution
• Postal address
• Country of residence
• Selected course(s)
• Dietary restrictions and food allergies
• Any additional information voluntarily provided by the participant

In certain cases, professional email addresses may also be obtained from third-party sources, such as academic networks, congress participant lists, or professional contact databases, solely for educational and informational communication related to Toxin Academy activities.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)): course registration, participation, certification, and related services
• Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)): internal administration, educational communication, and record-keeping
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): where explicitly required, particularly for optional communications
• Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

• Managing course registrations and participation
• Communicating course-related information
• Issuing certificates of attendance
• Organizing on-site services (coffee breaks and lunch)
• Maintaining internal educational and administrative records
• Informing participants about future Toxin Academy educational programs Personal data is not used for unrelated commercial or marketing purposes.

Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data:

• Is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes
• Is accessed only by authorized individuals involved in course organization
• May be disclosed only if required by law or competent authorities

If personal data is processed or stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Data Retention

Personal data is stored securely within Toxin Academy’s internal archives and systems and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal, academic, or professional obligations.

Data Subject Rights (GDPR Articles 12–22)

Under the GDPR, participants have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”), where legally applicable
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

Requests may be submitted by contacting Toxin Academy using the details above.

Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

International Participants

Toxin Academy courses are open to participants worldwide. By submitting personal data, participants acknowledge that their data will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of their country of residence.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be published on our website and will take effect upon publication.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data: