In accordance with the provisions of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679 of April 27, 2016) and Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 of December 5 on the Protection of Personal Data, Carlos Simon Foundation, with tax ID number G98890437, informs users of the existence of personal data processing. The purpose of this processing is to manage our relationship with users, patients, and prospects, and to provide information about our research activities in the fields of genetics, molecular and cell biology, regenerative medicine, bioengineering and artificial intelligence, infertility, childbirth and pregnancy complications, menopause, uterine tumors, and uterine and ovarian cancer, as well as related news updates.
Submission and Registration of Personal Data
Providing personal data is required to contact and receive information about Carlos Simon Foundation’s products and services. Users must explicitly subscribe to our newsletter if they wish to receive periodic updates about our activities and news.
Failure to provide the requested personal data or to accept this data protection policy will prevent you from subscribing, registering, or receiving information from Carlos Simon Foundation.
In accordance with GDPR and Spanish data protection legislation, the personal data obtained through any submission will be processed by Carlos Simon Foundation, with registered address at Ronda Narcis Monturiol Estarriol, 11 C, Paterna 46980 (Valencia), and appropriate security measures have been implemented to safeguard your privacy.
Accuracy and Truthfulness of Data
The user submitting information is solely responsible for the accuracy and correctness of the data provided, and Carlos Simon Foundation accepts no liability in this regard.
Users guarantee and are responsible for the accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the personal data provided and commit to keeping it up to date.
Users agree to provide complete and accurate information on registration or subscription forms.
Carlos Simon Foundation is not responsible for the accuracy of information not created by us or from sources indicated otherwise, and we accept no liability for any damages that may result from the use of such information.
Carlos Simon Foundation is not liable for any harm or damages that users may suffer due to errors, defects, or omissions in the information provided, as long as such information originates from external sources.
Purpose
The purpose of collecting data is to provide information about our research activities in genetics, molecular and cell biology, regenerative medicine, bioengineering and artificial intelligence, infertility, childbirth and pregnancy complications, menopause, uterine tumors, and uterine and ovarian cancer, and to follow up with users of Carlos Simon Foundation.
Disclosure to Third Parties
Carlos Simon Foundation will not share users’ personal data with third parties without prior notice and explicit consent.
User Rights
Users may exercise their rights of Access, Rectification, Erasure, Objection, Restriction of Processing, and Data Portability (as per Articles 15–23 GDPR and Articles 12–18, 93–95 LOPDGDD) by sending a request to:
Carlos Simon Foundation
Ronda Narcis Monturiol Estarriol, 11 C
Paterna 46980 (Valencia)
Spain
To exercise these rights, users must provide valid proof of identity, such as a photocopy of their National ID or another legally accepted form of identification.
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Data Retention
User data will be actively processed for as long as the individual maintains their status as a user of www.carlossimonfoundation.com. That is, until consent is revoked or the right to deletion, cancellation, or objection is exercised.
If consent is revoked or deletion is requested, data will be blocked and kept only for access by competent authorities for a period of 3 years, to address any potential legal responsibilities arising from the processing.
Legal Basis for Data Processing
Registering on www.carlossimonfoundation.com is voluntary, and the legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent.
Acceptance and Consent
By using this website, you become a user (hereafter, the “User”), and you fully and unreservedly accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. You explicitly consent to the processing of your data by www.carlossimonfoundation.com, in the manner and for the purposes described herein, as presented on the site at the time of access. Therefore, we advise all users to read this legal notice carefully each time they visit the website, as it may be subject to change.
For information society services offered directly to minors, data processing is lawful when the child is at least 14 years old. If the child is under 14, such processing is only legal if authorized by the holder of parental responsibility.
Data Security Measures
Carlos Simon Foundation has adopted the necessary data protection security measures to guarantee privacy. In addition, we use advanced firewalls, data encryption software, access control protocols, restricted user access, security policies, and expiring passwords in compliance with data protection regulations to prevent misuse, alteration, unauthorized access, or data theft.
We are not responsible for damages resulting from external factors such as communication failures, viruses, or illegal intrusions beyond our control.
Last updated: March 31, 2025