At the Tallow Family and Women’s Clinic, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws in Ireland, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Collection and Use:

a. Personal Information: We collect and store personal information such as your name, contact details, date of birth, medical history, and other relevant information necessary for providing medical care and maintaining accurate records.

b. Purpose of Data: The personal information we collect is used for the purpose of providing healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. We may also use your information for administrative purposes related to your healthcare, appointment scheduling, billing, and communication.

c. Data Retention: We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Data Security:

a. Confidentiality: We maintain strict confidentiality and take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Only authorized personnel with a legitimate need for accessing patient information can do so.

b. Data Breach: In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to assess the scope of the breach, mitigate its impact, and notify affected individuals and the appropriate regulatory authorities as required by law.

Data Disclosure:

a. Third-Party Disclosure: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering healthcare services, such as medical laboratories, specialists, or healthcare professionals involved in your care. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

b. Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal data if required by law, court order, or government regulations to comply with legal obligations or defend our legal rights.

Patient Rights:

a. Access and Correction: You have the right to access and request corrections to your personal information held by us. Requests for access or correction should be made in writing, and we will respond within the timeframes set out in applicable data protection laws.

b. Consent: Your consent is important to us. We will seek your explicit consent for any additional uses of your personal data beyond the primary purposes of healthcare provision, as required by law.

Website and Online Services:

a. Website Usage: Our website may collect non-personal information, such as cookies and usage statistics, to enhance user experience and improve our services. We do not collect personally identifiable information through our website without your consent.

b. External Links: Our website may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding the privacy of your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

[Clinic Name]

[Clinic Address]

[Phone Number]

[Email Address]

We will endeavor to address your inquiries and resolve any privacy-related issues promptly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Policy Updates:

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our data handling practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

Last updated: 10/07/2023

By using our healthcare services, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.