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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 8, 2025

1Introduction

MediConnect Telemedicine ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our telemedicine services.

This policy complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws.

2Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Full name, date of birth, and contact information
  • Government-issued identification numbers
  • Insurance information and policy numbers
  • Payment and billing information

Health Information:

  • Medical history and current health conditions
  • Symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment plans
  • Medication prescriptions and allergies
  • Laboratory test results and imaging reports

Technical Information:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Cookies and usage data
  • Geolocation data (with your consent)

3How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our telemedicine services
  • To facilitate communication between you and healthcare providers
  • To process payments and insurance claims
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • To conduct research and analytics (de-identified data only)
  • To send important notices and updates

We will never sell your personal health information to third parties.

4Data Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

  • End-to-end encryption for all data transmissions
  • Secure servers with multi-factor authentication
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Role-based access controls for staff members
  • Data minimization and retention policies

Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required by law.

5Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access and receive a copy of your health records
  • Right to request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Right to request deletion of your data (with certain exceptions)
  • Right to restrict or object to certain processing activities
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

MediConnect Data Protection Officer

smartcare.privacy@gmail.com

+977 9869100969

Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal

We may require verification of your identity before processing certain requests.

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This document was last updated on July 8, 2025.