1. Commitment to Patient Privacy
At Dr. Aashish Reddy Bande's Endocrinology Clinic, patient privacy, medical confidentiality, and secure data handling are fundamental clinical standards. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect your Personal Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act) and DISHA guidelines.
This policy applies to all visitors accessing draashishreddyendocrinologist.com and patients requesting appointments or tele-consultations.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal and health information necessary for clinical evaluation, appointment scheduling, and patient care management:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, age, gender, contact number, and email address.
- Medical & Diagnostic Records: Blood glucose logs, HbA1c levels, Thyroid function profiles (TSH, T3, T4), lipid profiles, USG reports, and clinical history shared during consultation.
- Technical Data: Anonymized browser IP address, device type, and basic analytics data for website functionality.
3. How We Use Patient Data
Your health data is used exclusively for legitimate clinical and administrative purposes:
- Providing specialized endocrinology consultations for Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disorders, Obesity, and PCOS.
- Sending appointment confirmation reminders and lab test follow-up notifications.
- Complying with statutory medical record-keeping guidelines mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
4. Data Security & Encryption
We implement stringent technical and organizational security controls to protect patient records against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure:
- All website communications are secured using 256-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption.
- Patient medical records are stored in encrypted clinical storage accessible only by authorized medical staff.
- We do NOT sell, rent, or trade patient health data to third-party advertisers or data brokers under any circumstances.
5. Patient Data Rights
Under the DPDP Act 2023, patients have the right to request access, correction, or erasure of their personal information maintained by our clinic. To exercise your rights, please submit a written request to our data officer.
6. Contact Information & Data Officer
For privacy queries, data requests, or appointment assistance, please contact: