Recordati Rare Diseases Australia PTY LTD is constantly committed in respecting the privacy of individuals with whom they come into contact, in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (“APPs”) to the extent required by the provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) and other applicable data protection laws to the extent that it applies to our operations.
This Privacy Policy provides you with the information necessary to illustrate how Recordati Rare Diseases Australia PTY LTD (hereinafter “Recordati”) will process your personal information(“Data”).
1. Types of Personal Information Collected
We may collect and hold various types of personal information depending on our relationship with you. Where appropriate, we will only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business activities. Personal Information may include:
2. Sensitive Information Collected
Recordati may collect sensitive information only with your express consent or where authorised by law. This may include:
3. Method of collection of information
Recordati collects information from you in a number of ways which include the following:
If Recordati receives personal information being unsolicited personal information that we did not request, and cannot be collected under the APPs, then we will undertake to reasonably destroy and de-identify the personal information within a reasonable period of time.
4. Purposes of the processing
Recordati processes your Personal Information for the following purposes:
5. Data collected through our website
The computer systems and software procedures used to operate Recordati’s Website acquire, during their normal operation, some data whose transmission is implicit in the use of internet communication protocols. This information is not collected to be associated with identified data subjects, but by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified. This category of data includes the IP addresses or MAC addresses of the computers used by users who connect to the Website, the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses of the requested resources, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response given by the server (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters related to the user's operating system and IT environment. These data are used to obtain statistical information on the use of the Website and to check its correct functioning. These data could be used to ascertain responsibility in the event of cyber-crimes against the Website, to the extent permitted by applicable legislation.
6. Cookies
Recordati website or social media channels may collect data through cookies, website analytics, system logs or application data, and other technology.
Cookies are small files sent by websites you visit, including this Website, and stored on the device you use to access them. When users visit the same website again, the browser reads the cookies stored on the device and transmits the information back to the website that originally created or installed those cookies.
If you wish to delete or check the cookies installed on your device, as well as to withdraw consent you may have previously provided to the use of cookies and similar technologies by this Website, you can access the relevant cookie settings via:
If you disable the cookies that this Website uses, some of the features of this Website may not be displayed correctly.
To object to the use of profiling tools other than cookies, we invite you to exercise your rights by contacting us at the contact details below.
7. Social Media Channels
Recordati may collect personal information when you interact with us through our social media channels, including when you like, comment, share, follow, or otherwise engage with our content. The information we receive will depend on your privacy settings and the platform’s data‑sharing practices. We use this information to communicate with you, respond to enquiries, monitor engagement, and improve our services.
8. Website analytics
Recordati’s website uses Matomo Analytics. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies, tracking technologies, and analytics tools. This may include your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and interactions with our content. We use this information to analyse website performance, understand user behaviour, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although some website features may not function properly as a result.
9. Event registration
If you register to attend one of Recordati’s events, we may collect personal information such as your name, contact details, where you work, dietary preferences, accessibility requirements, and payment information where applicable. We use this data to manage event logistics, communicate important updates, verify attendance, ensure that your participation needs are met, and for compliance purposes. Where events are hosted jointly with partners or third‑party providers, relevant information may be shared as necessary to facilitate the event in accordance with applicable privacy obligations.
10. Direct marketing
We may use your personal information for our direct marketing purposes.
If you do not wish to receive any of these materials, please:
You can change your mind about receiving our marketing materials or information at any time by contacting us. We will not sell, license, trade or provide your information to another person for direct marketing purposes.
We will not disclose your information to any third party for their direct marketing purposes unless you have provided us with your express consent.
11. Data retention period
The Data will be stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Once the retention period has passed, we will delete your data unless you confirm to us that you would like to be kept in our systems for an additional period of time.
12. Data disclosure - Data transfer to third-party countries/international organisations
Our personnel may have access to your Data. In addition, your Data may be shared or made accessible to the following recipients or categories of recipients, in their capacity as independent data controllers or data processors specifically selected and appointed by the data controller on the basis of a specific contract:
The complete list of recipients can be requested by contacting the data controller at the addresses indicated below.
Recordati will not otherwise disclose your personal information to a third party unless you have provided your express consent.
Should your personal information be transferred overseas, Recordati will take appropriate steps to ensure that the recipient party of the personal information has in place data handling and security arrangements that are either in line with or more stringent than the Australian privacy law, or that we have a contractual arrangement that ensures the recipient shall comply at a minimum, to the Australian and New Zealand privacy law.
For the full list of countries where data may be transferred and the legal basis for such a transfer, please contact the data controller at the addresses indicated below.
For further information about the applicable safeguards, you can contact us at groupDPO@recordati.com.
13. Automated Decision-making
Recordati will not use or disclose any personal information in any open-sourced automated decision making, or generative application (e.g. ChatGPT). If at any time this changes, we will update this information notice accordingly.
14. Your rights
The Recordati Group companies inform you that:
Any correction or erasure of the Data or processing restrictions made upon request - unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort - will be communicated to each of the recipients to whom the Data may have been transmitted in accordance with this policy.
The exercise of the previous rights is not subject to any form of constraint and is free of charge. We may only ask you to verify your identity before taking further action upon your request.
You may exercise your rights by sending a written communication to the Data Protection Officer of the Recordati Group at groupDPO@recordati.com.
15. Complaints handling
If you wish to make a complaint about the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at groupDPO@recordati.com.
In Australia, if you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner via an online form, via mail or fax, following the process in the “Lodge a privacy complaint with us” page of the website at: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints/lodge-a-privacy-complaint-with-us#section-how-to-lodge-a-complaint-with-us. And in New Zealand at their Website at: https://www.privacy.org.nz/your-rights/making-a-complaint-to-the-privacy-commissioner/
16. Data Controllers, Data Protection Officers and Privacy Officers
The data controller is Recordati Rare Diseases Australia Pty Ltd with registered office in Level 10, 100 Arthur Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia, a company of the Recordati Group.
The Data Protection Officer of the Recordati Group can be contacted using the following contact details: Data Protection Officer - DPO, Recordati S.p.A., Via Matteo Civitali 1, Milan - Italy; e-mail: groupDPO@recordati.com.