PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION
CANARYmedic – CANARYmedtech S.L.U.
Last updated: 5 December 2025
Notice: This English translation is provided for convenience only. The legally binding version is the Spanish version available at: https://www.canarymedic.es/es/page/privacy-policy
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how CANARYmedtech S.L.U. (“CANARYmedic” or “the Platform”) processes personal data when users access and use the services provided through the digital platform www.canarymedic.es.
The Platform provides technological infrastructure for:
- booking appointments with healthcare professionals
- video consultations
- communication between patients and healthcare professionals
- payment processing
- related digital services
Personal data is processed in accordance with:
- the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR
- Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection (LOPDGDD)
- the Spanish Information Society Services Act (LSSI-CE)
- the Spanish Patient Autonomy Law (Law 41/2002)
2. Identity of the Data Controller
CANARYmedtech S.L.U.
NIF: B22917884
Calle Los Dragos 3, Vivienda 11
35508 Costa Teguise, Teguise (Lanzarote)
Las Palmas, Spain
Email: privacy@canarymedic.es
Phone: +34 828 124 990
Website: www.canarymedic.es
3. Roles in Data Processing
3.1 CANARYmedic
CANARYmedic acts as data controller with respect to the personal data necessary for the operation of the digital platform.
These activities include in particular:
- user registration
- appointment management
- communication via the platform
- platform commission billing
- technical support
- platform security
CANARYmedic operates solely as a technological intermediary between patients and healthcare professionals.
3.2 Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare professionals using the platform act as independent data controllers regarding clinical and health-related data generated during the medical consultation.
Each professional is responsible for:
- medical documentation
- diagnosis and treatment
- medical confidentiality
- legal retention of medical records
CANARYmedic does not participate in medical decisions and does not manage complete patient medical records.
4. Personal Data Collected
4.1 Identification Data
- Full name
- DNI / NIE / Passport number
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Phone number
4.2 Account Data
- Username
- encrypted passwords
- appointment history
4.3 Health-related Data
CANARYmedic does not store medical diagnoses or full medical records.
However, the selected medical specialty or appointment type may indirectly reveal health-related information.
4.4 Payment Data
Payments are processed through certified payment providers. CANARYmedic does not store full credit card details.
4.5 Technical Data
- IP address
- device type
- operating system
- usage and access data
4.6 Video Consultation Metadata
- session ID
- start and end time
- duration
- device type
Video consultations are not recorded unless explicit consent is obtained from all participating parties.
5. Purposes and Legal Basis
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account management | Article 6(1)(b) GDPR |
| Appointment booking and management | Article 6(1)(b) GDPR |
| Video consultations | Article 6(1)(b) GDPR |
| Health-related metadata | Explicit consent – Article 9(2)(a) GDPR |
| Billing and legal obligations | Article 6(1)(c) GDPR |
| Customer support | Legitimate interest – Article 6(1)(f) GDPR |
6. Data Recipients
- healthcare professionals selected by the patient
- technical platform service providers
- payment service providers
- public authorities where legally required
7. International Data Transfers
CANARYmedic currently does not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area.
If such transfers become necessary in the future, appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR will be implemented.
8. Data Retention Periods
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| active accounts | as long as the account exists |
| inactive accounts | up to 2 years |
| appointment history | up to 5 years |
| billing data | 6 years |
| video consultation metadata | 30 days |
Medical documentation is retained by the healthcare professional in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations.
9. Security Measures
- HTTPS/TLS encryption
- secure password hashing
- access control mechanisms
- security audits
- data breach notification procedures
10. User Rights
Users have the right to:
- access
- rectification
- erasure
- restriction of processing
- data portability
- object
To exercise these rights:
Email: privacy@canarymedic.es
Supervisory authority:
Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)
www.aepd.es
11. Minors
Registration on the platform requires a minimum age of 16 years.
Contracting healthcare services requires the user to be at least 18 years old or to act through a legal guardian.
12. Changes to This Policy
CANARYmedic may update this Privacy Policy when legal or technical changes occur.
13. Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by Spanish and European data protection law.
14. Contact
CANARYmedtech S.L.U.
Calle Los Dragos 3
35508 Costa Teguise
Lanzarote, Spain
Email: privacy@canarymedic.es
