Privacy Policy – Vaishvi Hospital

At Vaishvi Hospital, we value and respect the privacy of our patients, visitors, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal and medical information when you interact with our hospital, website, mobile communication channels, and healthcare services.

Information We Collect

2. Personal Information

We may collect personal details including: * Full name
* Mobile number
* Email address
* Residential address
* Age and gender
* Emergency contact details

3. Medical & Healthcare Information

We may collect healthcare-related information such as:
* Appointment details
* Medical history voluntarily provided by patients
* Prescriptions and diagnostic reports
* Treatment records
* Billing and payment information

4. Communication Information

We may collect records of communication through:
* WhatsApp messages
* SMS
* Phone calls
* Emails
* Website contact forms
This may include appointment confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, support requests, and healthcare notifications.

5. Technical Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device information
* Website usage data
* Cookies and analytics information

6. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly for legitimate healthcare and hospital operations, including:
* Booking and managing appointments
* Providing medical consultation and treatment
* Sending appointment reminders and healthcare notifications
* Sharing reports, prescriptions, and follow-up information
* Customer support and grievance handling
* Billing and payment processing
* Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
* WhatsApp Business API communication for healthcare-related services
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or medical information to third parties.

7. WhatsApp Business API Communication

Vaishvi Hospital uses the official WhatsApp Business Platform for patient communication purposes including:
* Appointment confirmations
* Appointment reminders
* Follow-up communication
* Health service notifications
* Prescription and report updates
* Patient support communication
Messages are sent only to users who have voluntarily provided their contact details or consented to receive communication from the hospital. Patients may opt out of WhatsApp communication at any time by replying “STOP” or by contacting the hospital directly.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only with:
* Authorized hospital staff and doctors
* Trusted technology and cloud service providers
* Official WhatsApp Business API providers
* Government or legal authorities when required by law
All authorized partners and service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and appropriate data protection standards.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal and medical data, including:
* Secure servers and hosting infrastructure
* Access control and authentication
* Restricted employee access
* Encrypted communication where applicable
While we strive to protect your information, no digital platform or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal and medical information only as long as necessary for:
* Healthcare services
* Medical record maintenance
* Legal and regulatory compliance
* Internal operational purposes

11. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics technologies to:
* Improve user experience
* Analyze website traffic
* Enhance website performance and services
Users may disable cookies through browser settings if preferred.

12. Your Rights

You may have the right to:
* Access your personal information
* Request correction of inaccurate data
* Withdraw communication consent
* Opt out of WhatsApp or marketing communication
* Request deletion of non-mandatory data subject to legal obligations

13. Children’s Privacy

do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without consent from parents or legal guardians.

14. Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with third-party platforms including Meta and WhatsApp Business services. Use of such services may also be subject to their respective privacy policies and terms.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Vaishvi Hospital reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our official website with the revised effective date.

16. Contact Information

Vaishvi Hospital
Address: B/h Emerald One, 21-A Windward Business Park, Jetalpur Road, beside Doctor's House Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat – 390007
Phone: 8490978661
Email: [info@vaishvihospital.com]