Dr. M Mathir

At Dr. M Mathir's clinic, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

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Collection of Personal Information

We will only collect personal information from you that is necessary for us to provide medical care to you, and we will always collect it directly from you. This information may include your name, contact information, medical history, and other information necessary to provide medical care to you.

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Use of Personal Information

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, such as providing medical care to you, communicating with you about your health, improving our services, and complying with legal requirements. We will not use your information for any other purposes without your consent.

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Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers, such as medical labs, insurance providers, or other healthcare professionals, as necessary to provide medical care to you. We will only disclose your information to third parties who have agreed to protect your personal information in accordance with POPIA. We may also disclose your information to comply with legal requirements or to protect our rights and property.

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Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to ensure the security of your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

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Retention of Personal Information

We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide medical care to you and to comply with legal requirements. We will securely dispose of your information when it is no longer needed.

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Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

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Access to and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that we correct any inaccuracies in that information. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information, please contact us at info@drmathir.co.za.