Health Data Processing
Validity of Terms:
These terms outline the procedures governing the collection, storage, and processing of health data related to users of Alba Health’s products and services. These terms are provided for informational purposes at the point of purchase. However, prior to utilising Alba Health’s products and services, it is required that all legal guardians of the child give their consent in writing, as per the instructions provided by Alba Health from time to time. Without the requisite consent from the legal guardians, we regret to inform you that we are unable to proceed with the processing and storage of your health data.
General:
These terms apply to users of the products and services of Alba Health AB (‘The Company’) with Swedish organisation number 559445-0198, address Grev Turegatan 30, 11438 Stockholm, Sweden. In these terms, you will receive information about the use of our product and services and how we process and store your data.
By giving your consent, you agree to these terms, and confirm that you have read and agreed to our Privacy Policy for personal data. We are unable to change the terms, unless confirmed in writing.
By giving your consent, you also confirm that you are legally capable of entering into a binding contract, are at least 18 years old and are the legal guardian of the child for whom you are registering. You also confirm that all information you provide is true and correct.
Before you start:
If you, your child or your partner (if applicable) are being treated for any chronic medical conditions, you should discuss these product and service procedures with your treating physician to ensure that your physician agrees that using our products and services is appropriate for you.
This product and service is not intended to have diagnostic value and will not contain any clinical diagnosis. Alba Health is a wellness product. It is not intended to diagnose or treat disease and it does not substitute for medical consultation.
How Does the Product and Service Work?
1. Provide consent
All users will need to read this consent form and provide their consent to these terms. All legal guardians of the participating child(ren) must carefully read and sign this consent form. For children, both guardians must sign the consent form.
2. Answer questionnaire about lifestyle, diet and health
You will be asked to register and provide answers to a questionnaire about you, your child and family. This data is required for us to analyse your results. We may collect other types of information, including but not limited to images, video recordings, audio recordings, daily tracking questions.
3. Test kit and stool sample
If you have ordered a test kit for taking a stool sample from your child, it will be sent to your home. Instruction manuals and all components are included in the kit. The kit must be used as described in the instruction manual and in no other way. After taking the sample you will send it back as instructed in the manual.
4. Sample processing
The stool samples taken using the product will be shipped from your home to our contract laboratory directly (in Germany) and will be processed within one month of being received. After analysis, the samples will be destroyed and no material from the samples will be kept.
The contract laboratory will delete all data generated from the samples.
All mentioned samples will be processed by Zymo Research (laboratory contractor) at Mülhauser Str. 9, 79110 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The received samples are coded, meaning they cannot be directly linked to you as an individual. The key to the code will be stored by Alba Health and will only be accessible by restricted personnel at Alba Health.
From the stool samples, DNA will be extracted and sequenced. We will only analyse microbial DNA and we do not analyse human DNA. The raw data will be stored in a secure way and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)and it will be transferred from the laboratory to Alba Health within 5 days from processing. Alba Health will store this data as previously described.
5. Receive your data and results
You can always access your submitted questionnaire data, please contact Alba Health. After we have analysed your sample results and data, you will receive a report with your sample processing results. The report will be delivered as instructed by Alba Health. This report will not have diagnostic value and will not contain any clinical diagnosis.
6. Online consultation with a certified Nutrition & Health coach or Nutritionist
After you have received your report, Alba Health will automatically schedule an online consultation for you with a certified Nutrition & Health Coach or Nutritionist affiliated with Alba Health. This consultation is designed to provide you with personalised guidance based on your submitted questionnaire data and sample results. You will be notified of the scheduled time in advance and may request to reschedule the consultation up to 6 hours before the appointment time.
During the consultation, the Coach or Nutritionist will discuss your child’s gut health, dietary habits, and relevant lifestyle factors. The consultation will be conducted digitally via a secure video conferencing platform. No diagnostic or clinical advice will be provided during the consultation; the information provided is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and does not replace advice from a healthcare provider.
Participation in the consultation is voluntary. Any notes or recommendations provided during the consultation will be securely documented and stored by Alba Health in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR. Only authorised personnel will have access to these records.
You may withdraw from the consultation or request deletion of consultation records at any time by contacting Alba Health (see contact details below).
7. Optional online consultation with a licensed Medical Doctor
In addition to the standard consultation, you may choose to purchase an optional consultation with a licensed Medical Doctor affiliated with Alba Health. This consultation may include the provision of diagnostic and clinical advice, and, where appropriate and within the doctor’s professional scope, the recommendation or prescription of medication, medical interventions, additional tests, medical diagnosis, and the formulation of a treatment plan.
This service is not included in the original purchase and requires an additional fee. If you choose to book this optional consultation, it will be conducted digitally via a secure video conferencing platform.
By booking this optional consultation, you consent to the sharing of your child’s questionnaire data and sample results with the Medical Doctor for the purposes of the consultation. Any records or notes generated during the consultation will be securely documented and stored by Alba Health in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR. Only authorised personnel will have access to these records.
Participation in this optional consultation is voluntary. You may withdraw from the consultation or request deletion of consultation records at any time by contacting Alba Health (see contact details below).
Possible Consequences and Risks
We do not expect you, your partner nor your child(ren) to experience any discomforts nor side effects. The sample collection does not require invasive procedures, nor any discomfort. The stool collection kit must be used as described in the instruction manual and in no other way. In case questions or any problems might arise you can always contact us directly.
What Data is Collected?
We will collect and record several types of information about you, your child and family. The data collected is listed below and necessary for us to fulfil our commitments to you as users and customers in delivering the product and services.
Personal information about you, your child and family.
Questionnaire data that includes questions about gender, ethnicity, lifestyle, household and health about you, your child and your partner if applicable. Collected via the App or as instructed.
Stool sample data (bacterial DNA from the child’s stool)
Data Storage and Handling
Data collected will be stored with necessary safety measures taken to protect the data processed. This will be done in accordance with GDPR and applicable regulations to ensure that only Alba Health, our representatives and collaborators will have access. Your personal identifiable data will be completely separated from your questionnaire & health data and will not be shared with external collaborators outside of Alba Health. We store the data in the EU. In certain cases, we may engage personal data processors located outside the EU/EEA to handle the collected personal data. Before transferring personal data to these third parties, we implement appropriate protective measures to ensure they have adequate security measures in place.
The stool samples taken using the product will be shipped from your home to our contract laboratory directly (in Germany) and will be processed within one month of being received. After analysis, the samples will be destroyed and no material from the samples will be kept. The contract laboratory will delete all data generated from the samples.
From the stool samples, DNA will be extracted and sequenced. We will only analyse microbial DNA and we do not analyse human DNA. The raw data will be stored in a GDPR-compliant and secure way and it will be transferred from the laboratory to Alba Health within 5 days from processing. Alba Health will store this data as previously described.
We are unable to set any particular time limit on the storage of your personal data, but we will keep it under regular review and ensure that it is not kept longer than is necessary.
For the purposes of the GDPR, Alba Health will be a data controller. The GDPR requires that we have a lawful basis for processing personal data about you. For this product, you have given your consent.
According to the GDPR you have a number of rights. You have the right to access the data about you free of charge, and you can request corrections if needed. You can also ask for the deletion of your data or restrict its processing. For further info about your rights, see:
If you want to exercise your rights or have any questions related to your rights, please contact Alba Health. The Data Protection Officer can be reached via email (see contact details below). If you are dissatisfied with how your personal data is handled, you have the right to file a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority, which is the supervisory authority. The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection can be contacted at: Address: Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, Box 8114, 104 20 Stockholm. Phone: 08-657 61 00.
Email: imy@imy.se.
Website: www.imy.se
What Happens to my Samples and Data?
You have the right to refuse the storage of raw bioinformatic data from your samples without providing any explanation. If you consent to the storage initially, you can later withdraw (revoke) your consent without giving a reason. In that case, your raw data will be deleted or de-identified. If you want to revoke your consent, please contact Alba Health (details below). You always have access to the submitted data, please contact Alba Health staff. You have the option not to receive any analysis results if you prefer. If you wish so, please contact Alba Health (details below).
Insurance and Compensation
No insurance nor compensation is applicable for this product.
Contact Information
For inquiries related to your rights, processing of yours, your child’s or your family’s health data or your consent, please contact us at support@albahealth.se
Consent for Health Data Processing
Consent will be requested prior to the use of Alba Health’s product and services. Consent is required by all legal guardians of the child.