Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Dr. Priya Parbhoo (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained via this website. We are committed to complying with South African privacy laws including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), and HPCSA ethical rules.

1. WHO WE ARE

Dr. Priya Parbhoo is a specialist Cardiologist based at Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital in Sunningdale, Cape Town. This website is used to provide general information and facilitate communication with patients and referring professionals.

2. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following personal information:

- Full name, phone number, email address

- Medical or health information submitted via forms or email

- IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. WHY WE COLLECT IT

We process personal information for:

- Responding to contact or appointment requests

- Communicating with patients or healthcare providers

- Improving site functionality and patient experience

- Meeting regulatory and ethical obligations

4. HOW INFORMATION IS STORED

We apply appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect data. Personal health information is only shared with your consent or as required by law.

5. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your personal information may only be shared:

- With your explicit consent

- With healthcare providers involved in your care

- With third-party service providers (e.g., website host) who are bound by confidentiality

- When required by law

6. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA

You have the right to:

- Access and correct your personal data

- Request deletion where legally permissible

- Object to data processing

- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

7. RETENTION OF INFORMATION

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or comply with medical/legal obligations.

8. COOKIES AND WEBSITE USAGE

This website may use cookies or third-party tools to collect usage data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

We are not responsible for privacy practices of linked external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information.

10. POLICY UPDATES

We may revise this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Priya Parbhoo – Cardiologist

Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital, Sunningdale, Cape Town

📧 reception@drparbhoocardiology.co.za

📞 +27 (0) 21 554 9475

12. CONTACTING THE INFORMATION REGULATOR

Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za