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Dr Snita Sinukumar is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us for medical services.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- City and location
- Appointment details
Medical Information
- Basic health information shared through contact forms
- Treatment related inquiries
- Uploaded reports if submitted voluntarily
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on website
This information helps us improve patient care and website experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Respond to medical inquiries
- Provide consultation related communication
- Improve website performance
- Maintain medical records as required by law
- Send important updates related to your care
We do not use your personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.
3. Confidentiality of Medical Information
We understand that medical information is sensitive.
- All shared medical details are treated as confidential.
- Information is accessed only by authorized personnel.
- We follow ethical medical standards and applicable Indian data protection laws.
Your medical information will never be disclosed without your consent, except when required by law.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure website hosting
- Encrypted communication where applicable
- Restricted administrative access
- Regular monitoring of website security
While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is completely secure.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share information only when necessary for:
- Hospital coordination and treatment purposes
- Diagnostic or laboratory services
- Legal obligations
- Medical emergencies
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand visitor behavior.
Cookies do not collect sensitive medical data without consent.
For more details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request deletion of non medical website data
Medical records may be retained as required by healthcare regulations.
8. Third Party Links
Our website may contain links to third party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Users are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal and medical information only for as long as necessary:
- For treatment and follow up purposes
- To comply with medical and legal requirements
- For record keeping as mandated by law
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Continued use of the website implies acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Dr Snita Sinukumar
Apollo Hospitals Pune