Last Updated: November
13, 2024
At Health Law Clinic ("we",
"us", "our"), we are committed to protecting and respecting
your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose
your personal information when you use our website [www.healthlawclinic.com] (the
"Website") or access our legal services. It also informs you of your
privacy rights and how the law protects you.
By using our Website or
services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance
with this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
In this Privacy Policy, the
following definitions apply:
Ø Account: A
unique account created for you to access our Website or parts of our services.
Ø Cookies: Small
files placed on your device containing details of your browsing history and
usage patterns.
Ø Personal
Data: Any information that can be used to identify you as
an individual (e.g., name, email address, health-related data).
Ø Service: The
legal services provided by Health Law Clinic through our Website or directly.
Ø Usage
Data: Data collected automatically through the use of our
Website, such as your device’s IP address, browser type, or pages visited.
Ø Service
Providers: Third-party individuals or companies hired by us to
facilitate our services, including website management, marketing, and data
analysis.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the
following types of personal data:
a) Personal
Identification Information
Ø Name
Ø Contact
details (e.g., email address, phone number)
Ø Professional
information (e.g., job title, company name)
b) Sensitive
Data
As per the requirements, we
may collect sensitive data relating to health information (with your explicit
consent) when you request legal advice or services regarding health law
matters. This may include:
Ø Medical
history
Ø Health-related
documents
Ø Health
insurance details
c) Usage
Data
We automatically collect
information about how you interact with our Website. This includes:
Ø IP
address
Ø Browser
type and version
Ø Device
type and operating system
Ø Pages
visited on the Website
Ø Time
spent on those pages
Ø Referring
URL (website you visited before arriving at our site)
This information is used to
improve our Website's functionality, user experience, and security.
d) Cookies
and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and improve your user experience.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for
the following purposes:
Ø To
Provide and Maintain Our Services: To offer legal advice,
respond to inquiries, and fulfill requests related to health law services.
Ø To
Improve Our Website and Services: To analyze usage data,
improve website performance, and enhance user experience.
Ø To
Communicate with You: We may contact you via email, phone, or
other communication methods regarding updates, inquiries, or legal matters.
Ø To
Manage Your Account: If you create an account on our Website,
we will use your personal data to manage your registration and provide
services.
Ø For
Business Transactions: In the event of a merger,
acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer your data as part of the
transaction.
Ø Marketing
Communications (with Consent): If you opt in, we may
send you newsletters, promotional materials, or special offers related to our
services.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data
under the following legal bases, as per the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR):
Ø Consent: We
may process your data if you have provided explicit consent (e.g., subscribing
to a newsletter or requesting legal advice).
Ø Contractual
Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract (e.g.,
providing you with legal services).
Ø Legal
Obligation: We may process your data to comply with
legal obligations, such as record-keeping or reporting requirements.
Ø Legitimate
Interests: We may process data where necessary for legitimate
interests, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your personal
data in the following circumstances:
Ø Service
Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who assist
with operating our Website, providing legal services, marketing, or performing
analytics.
Ø Business
Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of
assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Ø With
Affiliates: We may share data with our affiliates
(e.g., parent company or subsidiaries) for business and operational purposes.
Ø For
Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal data when
required by law, such as complying with a subpoena or responding to government
inquiries.
Ø With
Your Consent: We may share your data for any other
purpose with your explicit consent.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and
similar technologies to improve your experience and collect usage data. The
types of cookies we use include:
Ø Essential
Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Website (e.g.,
authentication, fraud prevention).
Ø Preference
Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings (e.g.,
language or login details).
Ø Analytics
Cookies: Used to track Website usage patterns and improve
performance.
You can manage your cookie
preferences through your browser settings. If you decline cookies, some
features of the Website may not work properly.
7. Retention of Your Personal Data
We will retain your personal
data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy
Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. We may also
retain usage data for internal analysis purposes. Once it is no longer needed,
your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Transfer of Your Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be
processed at the Company's operating offices and other locations where the
parties involved in the processing are located. This means your information may
be transferred to and maintained on computers outside your state, province,
country, or other governmental jurisdiction, where data protection laws may
differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your
submission of such information, represents your agreement to that transfer.
The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary
to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy
Policy, and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an
organization or country without adequate controls in place, including the
security of your data and other personal information.
9. Delete Your Personal Data
You have the right to delete or request that we assist
in deleting the Personal Data we have collected about you.
Our Service may allow you to delete certain
information about yourself from within the Service.
You may update, amend, or delete your information at
any time by signing in to your Account and visiting the account settings
section that allows you to manage your personal information. You may also
contact us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information
you have provided to us.
Please note that we may need to retain certain
information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.
10. Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions: If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition,
or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice
before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different
Privacy Policy.
Law Enforcement: Under
certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose your Personal
Data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
(e.g., a court or a government agency).
Other Legal Requirements: The
Company may disclose your Personal Data in good faith when such action is
necessary to:
Ø Comply with a legal obligation
Ø Protect and defend the rights or property of the
Company
Ø Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in
connection with the Service
Ø Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or
the public
Ø Protect against legal liability
11. Security of Your Personal Data
The security of your Personal Data is important to us,
but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100%
secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your
Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
12. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the
GDPR, you have the following rights:
Ø Right
to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold
about you.
Ø Right
to Rectification: You can correct or update inaccurate or
incomplete personal data.
Ø Right
to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your
personal data under certain conditions.
Ø Right
to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of
processing of your data under specific circumstances.
Ø Right
to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a
structured, machine-readable format.
Ø Right
to Object: You can object to the processing of your data in
certain situations.
Ø Right
to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for
processing, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these
rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed
to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal
data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data
from children under 16, we will take steps to delete it.
14. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links
to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for
the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you
to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy
Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or
legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you
through a notice on our Website or by email.
Please check this page
periodically for updates. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will
reflect the most recent changes.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions or
concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please
contact us at:
- Email: healthlawclinic4u@gmail.com
- Postal Address: E
– 13, Lower Ground Floor, Greater Kailash Enclave I, New Delhi - 110048
- Phone: 91-8459762075
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