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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Sri Maruthi Hospitals collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information across our website, appointment systems, and communication channels.

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Introduction

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP (“Hospital”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by patients, visitors, caregivers, website users, and associated stakeholders.

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP collects, processes, stores, uses, shares, secures, and protects personal data collected through the Hospital website, appointment request systems, communication channels, and associated digital platforms.

This Policy has been developed in alignment with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act, 2023”), and applicable healthcare privacy standards.

By accessing or using this website, you expressly consent to the practices described under this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

The Hospital may collect personal information voluntarily submitted by users through appointment forms, inquiry forms, contact requests, WhatsApp communication, telephone communication, or other interactions.

A. Personal identification information

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Age or date of birth (if voluntarily provided)
  • Gender (if applicable)
  • City / location

B. Appointment-related information

When appointment requests are submitted, we may collect:

  • Preferred department
  • Preferred doctor (if selected)
  • Preferred appointment date and time
  • Symptoms or health concerns voluntarily shared
  • Patient queries

C. Technical information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Website usage information
  • Session duration
  • Referring website URLs
  • Location data (where enabled)

D. Cookies & tracking technologies

We may collect information through:

  • Cookies
  • Web beacons
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)
  • Google Analytics
  • Browser tracking technologies
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Purpose of Data Collection

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP may collect and process personal information for the following purposes:

Healthcare administration

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment request processing
  • Internal patient coordination
  • Department allocation

Communication

  • Responding to medical or administrative inquiries
  • Appointment-related communications
  • WhatsApp follow-ups
  • Customer support

Website performance & improvement

  • Website optimization
  • Traffic analytics
  • User behavior analysis
  • Website functionality improvement

Marketing & awareness

Where legally permissible, we may use aggregated or anonymized information for:

  • Healthcare awareness campaigns
  • Service information
  • Hospital updates

The Hospital shall not sell personal data to third parties.

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Lawful Basis of Processing

Under applicable laws including the DPDP Act, 2023, Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP processes personal data based on:

Consent

By voluntarily submitting your information through forms, WhatsApp interactions, calls, or email communication, you expressly consent to collection and processing.

Legitimate healthcare administration

Processing necessary for:

  • Appointment coordination
  • Hospital administration
  • Service improvement
  • Patient support

Legal obligations

Where disclosure or retention is legally required under Indian law.

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Health Information Disclaimer

Users are strongly advised not to share sensitive medical information unnecessarily through website forms or general communication channels, unless specifically requested for appointment facilitation.

Submission of medical concerns through inquiry forms shall not constitute medical consultation or diagnosis.

No online communication through the website shall substitute formal consultation with qualified healthcare professionals.

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Google Analytics & Meta Pixel

The website may utilize Google Analytics and Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) to better understand visitor interactions and website performance.

These technologies may collect:

  • Device information
  • User engagement behavior
  • Website navigation patterns
  • Advertising performance metrics
  • Anonymous usage analytics

This information assists the Hospital in:

  • Improving website usability
  • Enhancing digital experience
  • Measuring effectiveness of healthcare campaigns

Users may disable cookies or tracking preferences through browser settings.

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP does not guarantee uninterrupted functionality where cookies are disabled.

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Cookies Policy

The Hospital website may use cookies for:

By continuing to browse the website, Users consent to cookie usage unless disabled through browser controls.

Users retain the ability to reject or delete cookies through browser settings.

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Data Sharing & Disclosure

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP shall not sell personal information.

However, information may be disclosed under limited circumstances:

Service providers

Authorized vendors assisting with:

  • Website hosting
  • Technical support
  • Analytics services
  • Appointment systems

Legal compliance

Where disclosure becomes legally required by:

  • Government authorities
  • Courts
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Law enforcement agencies

Protection of rights

To protect:

  • Patient safety
  • Hospital legal interests
  • Fraud prevention
  • Website security
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Data Security

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP undertakes commercially reasonable and industry-standard security measures to safeguard information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Data misuse
  • Unauthorized disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Cybersecurity threats

However, no internet-based transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be absolutely secure.

Accordingly, the Hospital disclaims absolute warranties concerning cybersecurity protection.

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Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for:

  • Appointment management
  • Administrative operations
  • Legal compliance
  • Security purposes
  • Record maintenance

The Hospital reserves the right to retain information where required under applicable law.

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Children's Privacy / Minors

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP recognizes the importance of protecting children’s privacy.

Individuals below 18 years of age (“Minors”) should access website services only through lawful parents or legal guardians.

Parents/guardians submitting appointment requests for minors expressly represent that:

  • They possess lawful authority to provide consent
  • Submitted information is accurate
  • They assume responsibility for healthcare communication on behalf of minors

The Hospital reserves the right to request guardian verification where reasonably necessary.

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User Rights

Subject to applicable law, Users may request:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)
  • Deletion of information where legally permissible

Requests may be submitted via email to:

The Hospital reserves the right to verify identity prior to processing requests.

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Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP shall not be responsible for:

  • External privacy practices
  • Third-party security measures
  • Website content
  • Data handling procedures of external websites

Users access external websites entirely at their own risk.

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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permissible under law, Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP shall not be liable for:

  • Unauthorized third-party access
  • Cyberattacks
  • Website interruptions
  • Technical failures
  • Data breaches beyond reasonable control
  • User negligence
  • Third-party platform vulnerabilities

Users acknowledge that website usage carries inherent technological risks.

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Policy Modifications

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP reserves the unrestricted right to revise, amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Users are encouraged to periodically review this page.

Continued use of the website shall constitute acceptance of revised terms.

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Contact / Grievance Information

For privacy-related concerns, requests, or grievances, contact:

Sri Maruthi Hospitals LLP

19-3-39/C1, Near APSRTC Bus Stand, Next to Minerva Hotel, Kennedy Nagar, Tirupati (Urban), Andhra Pradesh – 517501

Email: srimaruthihospital.web@gmail.com