Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dated: December 7, 2022
Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc, based at 100 5th Avenue, Waltham, MA, 02451, US, (“we”, “us” and “our”) as the data controller responsible for this website recognizes the importance of and is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to our collection and use of personal information through our website apellismedicalinhematology.com (the ”Site”).
We collect the following personal data about you:
When using our website, we collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called ‘’server log files’’). When you visit our website, we collect the following data that is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:
- date and time at the moment of access
- amount of data sent in bytes
- source/reference from which you came to the page
- browser used, operating system used, IP address used.
We collect this data from:
You
We rely on the following legal basis according to GDPR:
The processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of the website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to check the server log files subsequently, if there are any concrete indications of illegal use.
Purposes for which we collect personal data
We process your personal data to ensure the stability and upgrade the functionality of the website
We retain personal data:
For duration of service delivery
We share your personal data with:
Third party processors such as IT services and website hosting companies, (internet) connectivity providers
Your rights
You can access all your personally identifiable information that we collect online. You may also demand the deletion of your personal data unless the applicable laws and regulations oblige us to store your personal data.
You can request to be provided with information about data which we store/process about you. In addition, you have the right to have any personal data blocked or deleted, to object to the processing of your data, to have any incorrect data corrected and the right to have your data transferred to a third party.
You can correct factual errors in your personally identifiable information by sending us an email that credibly shows the error. You likewise have the right to request the correction of incorrect personal data.
To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity before making corrections. Should you have other questions or concerns about this privacy policy or want to have your data deleted from our database, please send an email to privacy@apellis.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, if applicable. A list of European Union supervisory authorities is available here: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
We may update or amend this policy at any time by posting the amended version on the Site.
International data transfers
Apellis uses servers and other storage facilities in the United States and EU. Apellis may transfer personal information outside of its country of origin for the purposes, and in the manner, set out in this privacy policy, including for processing and storage by service providers and affiliates in connection with such purposes. In all situations, Apellis takes reasonable steps to ensure that your privacy is protected. Such steps include, but are not limited to, implementing privacy, security, and contractual controls, as well as steps noted in this privacy policy, as required by applicable law.
Apellis endeavors to obtain assurances from its service providers and affiliates that they will safeguard personal information consistent with this privacy policy. An example of appropriate assurances that may be provided by service providers and affiliates includes a contractual obligation that they provide at least the same level of protection as is required by Apellis’s privacy principles set out in this privacy policy. Where Apellis has knowledge that a service provider or affiliate is using or disclosing personal information in a manner contrary to this privacy policy, Apellis will take appropriate steps to prevent or stop the use or disclosure.
Security of your personal information
The security of your personal information is important to us. We take reasonable steps, including technical, administrative and physical safeguards, designed to protect the personal information submitted to us from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. Such measures may include but are not limited to: the encryption of communications via SSL, encryption of information while it is in storage, firewalls, access controls, separation of duties, and similar security protocols. However, no method of security or method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure. You should always use caution when transmitting personal information over the Internet.
Contact Us
Before sending an e-mail, please be aware of the following:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about the way Apellis processes your personal information, or require assistance in managing your privacy choices, please get in touch with us at:
Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc
100 5th Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451, US
Email: info@apellis.com
Our data protection officer can be contacted as follows:
E-mail: privacy@apellis.com
Our EU Data Privacy Representative can be contacted as follows:
ALG Manousakis Law Firm,
16, Laodikias Str., Athens,
P.O. 11528, Greece
Email: dataprivacy@alg.gr