Privacy Policy

1. About Us

Sree Nandaka Advanced Surgery Hospital Plot No. 770, Jayabheri Park, Behind BigBazar, Kompally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500014, India.

Phone: +91 9000861000 Email: sreenandaka@gmail.com Website: www.sreenandaka.com

For privacy-related requests, please contact us using the details mentioned in the “Contact & Grievance” section of this Policy.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

Website enquiry forms

Appointment booking forms

Phone calls

WhatsApp messages

Email communication

Social media messages

Hospital registration desk

Doctor consultation

Diagnostic reports

Surgical/admission records

Billing and payment records

Insurance/TPA processing

Feedback forms

Patient testimonials, photos or videos, where consent is given

Cookies, analytics and website tracking tools

This Policy applies to online and offline information collected by or on behalf of Sree Nandaka Advanced Surgery Hospital.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information.

3.1 Personal Identification Information

Full name

Age/date of birth

Gender

Mobile number

Email address

Address

Location/city

Emergency contact details

Identity proof details, where required for hospital, insurance or legal purposes

3.2 Health and Medical Information

Symptoms

Medical history

Surgical history

Current medicines

Allergies

Pregnancy-related information, where relevant

Existing diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, thyroid issues or other relevant conditions

Doctor consultation notes

Prescriptions

Investigation reports

Diagnosis

Treatment plan

Consent forms

Operation notes

Anaesthesia notes

Nursing notes

Discharge summaries

Follow-up notes

Medical photographs/videos, only where clinically required or consented

3.3 Appointment and Service Information

Appointment date and time

Doctor preference

Department/service requested

Reason for visit

Follow-up schedule

Admission/discharge details

Procedure details

Patient feedback and complaints

3.4 Billing, Insurance and Payment Information

Billing details

Receipts

Payment mode

Transaction reference number

Insurance policy details

TPA details

Pre-authorisation documents

Claim documents

Reimbursement-related documents

We generally do not store full card details on our website. Payments made through third-party gateways may be processed according to the privacy and security policies of those payment providers.

3.5 Website and Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser type

Device type

Operating system

Pages visited

Time spent on website

Referring website/source

Approximate location based on browser/device settings

Cookies and similar tracking data

Form submission data

4. How We Collect Information

We may collect information directly from you when you:

Submit an enquiry form

Book an appointment

Call the hospital

Send WhatsApp or SMS messages

Email us

Visit the hospital

Register as a patient

Consult a doctor

Share medical reports

Undergo tests/procedures

Make payment

Submit feedback

Give testimonial consent

Communicate through social media

We may also receive information from:

Family members/attendants authorised by you

Referring doctors

Diagnostic centres/labs

Insurance companies

TPAs

Payment gateways

Healthcare partners

Government or legal authorities, where applicable

5. Purpose of Using Your Information

We use your information for lawful healthcare, administrative, legal and operational purposes.

5.1 Healthcare and Treatment

We may use your information to:

Register you as a patient

Schedule appointments

Provide consultation

Understand symptoms and medical history

Diagnose and plan treatment

Perform investigations/procedures/surgeries

Maintain medical records

Provide follow-up care

Issue prescriptions and discharge summaries

Coordinate with doctors, nurses and clinical teams

Ensure patient safety and continuity of care

5.2 Communication

We may contact you for:

Appointment confirmation

Doctor availability updates

Follow-up reminders

Report-related communication

Surgery/admission coordination

Billing and insurance updates

Patient support

Feedback collection

Grievance resolution

5.3 Billing and Insurance

We may use your information for:

Creating bills and receipts

Processing payments

Insurance pre-authorisation

TPA claim support

Reimbursement documentation

Accounting and audit purposes

5.4 Legal, Regulatory and Compliance

We may process data to comply with:

Indian healthcare laws

Medical ethics requirements

Clinical establishment requirements

Medical record retention obligations

Court, police or government directions

Insurance/TPA requirements

NABH/accreditation quality standards

Tax, audit and accounting requirements

Public health or statutory reporting obligations

5.5 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

We may use data for:

Internal quality audits

Infection control monitoring

Patient safety review

Staff training

Complaint analysis

Service improvement

Accreditation readiness

Clinical governance

Where possible, such data may be anonymised or de-identified.

5.6 Marketing and Educational Communication

With appropriate consent or lawful basis, we may use your contact details to send:

Health awareness information

Hospital updates

Camp details

Preventive health content

Service-related announcements

You may opt out of non-essential promotional communication at any time.

6. Consent

By submitting your information through our website, WhatsApp, phone, email, social media or hospital registration process, you consent to collection and processing of your information for the purposes described in this Policy.

For specific uses, separate consent may be taken, such as:

Surgery/procedure consent

Anaesthesia consent

Teleconsultation consent

Medical photography/video consent

Testimonial consent

Sharing records with insurance/TPA

Sharing records with another doctor/hospital

Use of anonymised data for education or quality improvement

You may withdraw consent for optional uses, such as promotional communication or testimonials, by contacting us. However, withdrawal of consent may not affect data already processed lawfully, or data that must be retained for medical, legal, billing, regulatory or safety reasons.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data for lawful purposes including:

Consent given by the patient/user

Provision of healthcare services

Patient registration and appointment support

Medical diagnosis and treatment

Billing and payment

Insurance processing

Legal and regulatory compliance

Protecting patient safety

Responding to emergencies

Record maintenance

Legitimate hospital administration and quality improvement

Under the DPDP Act, digital personal data should be processed for lawful purposes while recognising both individual data protection rights and lawful processing needs. (MeitY)

8. Sensitive Health Information

Medical and health information is highly confidential. We take reasonable care to protect health-related information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration or loss.

Access to medical information is limited to authorised persons who need it for treatment, administration, billing, insurance, legal compliance or patient safety.

9. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal or medical information.

We may share your information only where necessary and lawful, with:

Treating doctors

Nurses and hospital staff

Anaesthesia team

Diagnostic labs

Imaging centres

Pharmacies

Referral doctors

Insurance companies

TPAs

Payment gateways

IT service providers

Website/CRM vendors

Legal advisors

Auditors

Accreditation or quality assessment teams

Government, court, police or regulatory authorities

Emergency medical providers, where required

Information shared will be limited to what is necessary for the specific purpose.

10. Data Processors and Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers for:

Website hosting

Form management

Appointment management

CRM systems

Email/SMS/WhatsApp communication

Payment processing

Analytics

Security

Data storage

Billing/administration

Insurance processing

Such providers may process information only for authorised purposes and are expected to maintain confidentiality and security.

11. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels and similar technologies to:

Improve website performance

Understand user behaviour

Measure campaign performance

Improve patient experience

Maintain website security

Remember preferences

Support enquiry form functionality

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-party platforms such as Google, Meta, YouTube, maps, analytics tools or payment gateways may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

12. WhatsApp, Phone, Email and Social Media Communication

When you contact us through WhatsApp, phone, email or social media, your communication may be stored for service, follow-up, quality, legal or administrative purposes.

Please avoid sharing highly sensitive medical information through public comments or unsecured social media channels.

Medical advice will not be provided through public comments. For proper medical guidance, please book a consultation with a qualified doctor.

13. Patient Testimonials, Photos and Videos

We may use patient testimonials, photos, videos, feedback or case stories only after obtaining appropriate consent wherever identifiable patient information is involved.

Testimonials are used for education, awareness or service information. They do not guarantee similar results for other patients.

You may request withdrawal of consent for future use of your testimonial or image. However, content already published, printed, distributed or shared before withdrawal may not always be fully removable from third-party platforms.

14. Children’s Privacy

For minors, personal and medical data should be provided by the parent or legal guardian.

We may require parent/guardian consent for:

Registration

Consultation

Procedures

Admission

Medical records

Data processing

Communication

The DPDP Rules 2025 include requirements related to children’s personal data and verifiable parental consent under the phased framework. (MeitY)

15. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal and medical information.

Security measures may include:

Restricted access to patient records

Staff confidentiality obligations

Password-protected systems

Secure storage of physical records

Limited role-based access

Website security measures

Data backup processes

Vendor confidentiality expectations

Internal monitoring and review

However, no website, internet transmission, digital platform or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Users should also take care while sharing information online.

16. Data Breach

In case of a data breach affecting personal data, we will take reasonable steps to:

Identify the nature of breach

Contain and reduce harm

Review affected systems

Notify relevant persons/authorities where legally required

Take corrective measures

The DPDP Rules 2025 provide implementation requirements connected to data protection obligations, including data breach-related compliance. (MeitY)

17. Data Retention

We retain personal and medical information only for as long as necessary for:

Patient treatment

Medical record maintenance

Follow-up care

Billing and accounting

Insurance processing

Legal compliance

Regulatory requirements

NABH/accreditation requirements

Dispute resolution

Quality improvement

Medical records may need to be retained for periods required under applicable Indian medical, legal, insurance, clinical establishment, NABH/accreditation or hospital policy requirements.

When data is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymise or archive it according to hospital policy and applicable law.

18. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Know what personal data is collected

Access your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Request update of information

Withdraw consent for optional processing

Request deletion of data where legally permissible

Nominate another person to exercise rights, where applicable

Raise grievance regarding data processing

Some requests may be refused or limited where data must be retained for medical records, legal compliance, billing, insurance, patient safety, dispute resolution or statutory obligations.

19. How to Access or Correct Your Information

To access, correct or update your personal information or medical records, you may contact the hospital through official channels.

We may ask for:

Patient name

Registered mobile number

Patient ID, if available

Date of visit/admission

Identity verification

Authorisation letter, if request is made by another person

Relationship proof, where applicable

Medical records may be shared as per hospital policy and applicable law after verification.

20. Opt-Out of Promotional Communication

You may opt out of non-essential promotional messages by contacting us or replying through available opt-out options.

Even after opting out, we may still send service-related messages such as:

Appointment confirmation

Follow-up reminders

Billing updates

Report communication

Treatment coordination

Legal or safety notices

21. Cross-Border Data Transfer

Some third-party technology tools, hosting providers, analytics platforms or communication tools may process or store data outside India depending on their systems.

Where applicable, such processing will be handled according to Indian data protection law and lawful transfer requirements.

22. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to:

Google Maps

YouTube

Social media pages

Payment gateways

Insurance/TPA portals

External articles

Third-party platforms

We are not responsible for privacy practices, content, security or policies of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

23. NABH-Oriented Privacy and Confidentiality Commitment

Sree Nandaka Advanced Surgery Hospital aims to respect patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

NABH patient-rights principles include respect for personal dignity and privacy, confidentiality of patient information, informed decision-making and patient education. (NABH)

We aim to ensure that:

Patient information is handled confidentially

Examination and consultation privacy is respected

Staff are aware of confidentiality expectations

Patient records are protected from unauthorised access

Consent is taken where required

Patient rights and responsibilities are communicated

Complaints related to privacy are addressed through grievance channels

24. CCTV and Hospital Premises Monitoring

For safety, security and operational purposes, hospital premises may have CCTV surveillance in permitted public/common areas.

CCTV is not intended to be used in areas where patients reasonably expect clinical privacy, except where legally permitted and operationally necessary.

CCTV footage may be accessed only by authorised persons and may be shared with legal authorities if required.

25. Call Recording

Calls to the hospital may be recorded or monitored for:

Appointment support

Quality improvement

Training

Complaint resolution

Record verification

Legal or safety purposes

By calling the hospital, you acknowledge that call details may be processed for these purposes.

26. Accuracy of Information Provided by You

You are responsible for providing accurate, complete and updated information.

Incorrect or incomplete medical information may affect:

Diagnosis

Treatment plan

Surgery planning

Anaesthesia safety

Medicine prescription

Insurance processing

Billing

Follow-up care

Please inform the doctor/hospital immediately if any information changes.

27. Privacy of Other Patients

Users, patients and visitors must respect the privacy of other patients.

You must not:

Take photos/videos of other patients

Record doctors, staff or hospital areas without permission

Share another patient’s information

Post hospital incidents online involving identifiable patients

Violate confidentiality inside hospital premises

Unauthorised recording or sharing may result in legal action.

28. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time due to changes in law, hospital processes, technology, services or compliance requirements.

Updated policy will be posted on this website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website or services after updates means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

29. Contact and Grievance

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, correction requests, withdrawal of consent, or complaints, please contact:

Privacy/Grievance Officer: G Srinivas Designation: General Manager Phone: +91 9381914136 Email: sreenandakahospitaldigital@gmail.com Address: Sree Nandaka Advanced Surgery Hospital, Plot No. 770, Jayabheri Park, Behind BigBazar, Kompally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500014, India.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy requests within a reasonable time, subject to verification and applicable law.