Privacy Policy

Introduction

Home Visiting Doctor (“Home Visiting Doctor”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information entrusted to us by patients, caregivers, family members, healthcare professionals, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and safeguard personal data when individuals interact with our website https://homevisitingdoctor.in/, request home healthcare services, schedule appointments, or otherwise engage with our healthcare operations.

This Privacy Policy is issued in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other healthcare-related regulations.

By accessing our website or using our healthcare services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only to the extent necessary for delivering healthcare services, managing appointments, fulfilling legal obligations, and improving patient care.

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Residential address
  • Contact number
  • Email address
  • Emergency contact information

Health Information

  • Medical history
  • Current health conditions
  • Diagnosis records
  • Treatment plans
  • Prescriptions
  • Laboratory reports
  • Diagnostic records
  • Home care assessments
  • Nursing care records
  • Physiotherapy records
  • Consultation notes

Financial Information

  • Billing information
  • Payment transaction details
  • Insurance information (where applicable)
  • Refund and reimbursement records

Official Identification Information

Where required by law or for verification purposes:

  • Aadhaar Number
  • PAN Number
  • Government-issued identification documents

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Website usage data
  • Cookies and analytics information

Sensitive Personal Data

Health-related information collected for medical consultation, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, physiotherapy, elderly care, or home healthcare services is considered sensitive personal data and is processed only for legitimate healthcare purposes or with appropriate consent where required.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We process personal information only for legitimate and lawful purposes.

Patients & Caregivers

  • Home doctor consultations
  • Medical diagnosis and treatment
  • Nursing care services
  • Physiotherapy services
  • Elderly care management
  • Home healthcare coordination
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Follow-up care
  • Emergency healthcare support
  • Prescription management
  • Patient communication

Healthcare Operations

  • Service delivery management
  • Staff allocation and scheduling
  • Medical record maintenance
  • Quality assurance and patient safety
  • Clinical documentation

Billing & Administration

  • Payment processing
  • Billing management
  • Insurance coordination
  • Financial record maintenance
  • Service invoicing

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

  • Compliance with healthcare laws
  • Medical record retention
  • Government reporting requirements
  • Audit and regulatory obligations
  • Public health responsibilities

Website Management

  • Website security
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Improving user experience
  • Technical troubleshooting

3. Purpose-Based Data Processing

Purpose

Description

Healthcare Delivery

Doctor consultations, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, physiotherapy, elderly care, and follow-up services

Appointment Management

Scheduling, reminders, confirmations, and patient communications

Medical Record Maintenance

Maintaining healthcare records and treatment history

Billing & Payments

Processing invoices, payments, insurance claims, and reimbursements

Legal Compliance

Compliance with healthcare regulations and statutory obligations

Quality Improvement

Service evaluation, healthcare improvement, and patient satisfaction monitoring

Defence of Legal Claims

Handling disputes, complaints, legal notices, and litigation matters

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary with:

Healthcare Professionals

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Physiotherapists
  • Healthcare assistants
  • Diagnostic service providers
  • Specialists involved in patient care

Service Providers

  • Payment processors
  • Technology and IT service providers
  • Appointment management systems
  • Diagnostic laboratories

Legal & Regulatory Authorities

Where disclosure is required by:

  • Applicable laws
  • Government authorities
  • Healthcare regulators
  • Court orders
  • Public health obligations

All disclosures are limited to the extent necessary for the relevant purpose.

5. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You may request access to personal data maintained by Home Visiting Doctor, subject to healthcare confidentiality requirements.

Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information.

Deletion

You may request deletion of personal information where legally permissible, subject to medical record retention obligations and regulatory requirements.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw consent for processing activities that rely on consent, where permitted by law.

Nomination

You may nominate another individual to exercise your data protection rights in the event of death or incapacity, where applicable under law.

Grievance Redressal

You may raise concerns regarding privacy, confidentiality, or data handling practices. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve grievances within the timelines prescribed by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

Security measures may include:

  • Secure servers and databases
  • Access controls
  • Data encryption where appropriate
  • Confidentiality obligations for healthcare personnel
  • Regular monitoring and security reviews

While we strive to protect personal information, no electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

Personal and medical information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide healthcare services
  • Maintain medical records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Meet regulatory requirements
  • Resolve disputes and legal claims

After the applicable retention period, information may be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived as permitted by law.

8. Cookies & Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website usage, enhance user experience, and maintain website security.

Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Home Visiting Doctor reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, healthcare practices, technology, or operational needs.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or grievance redressal, please contact:

Home Visiting Doctor

🌐 Website: https://homevisitingdoctor.in/

📧 Email: info@homevisitingdoctor.in

If you have concerns regarding the processing of your personal information, you may contact our designated privacy representative, and we will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.