Merrily Gynaecologic Care is committed to protecting your privacy and managing your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme. Where applicable, we also comply with relevant WA health records legislation.

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This policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

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Merrily Gynaecologic Care complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles, Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme, and the Health Records Act 2002 (WA) where applicable.

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Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions as a specialist women’s health clinic.

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We may collect:

• Name, phone number, email address.

• Appointment and enquiry details.

• Health-related information you choose to provide.

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information.

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Information may be collected via website forms, direct communications, or website analytics tools, including cookies.

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We only collect sensitive health information where it is reasonably necessary and with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.

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Use of Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and manage appointments.

• Provide and support women’s health services.

• Communicate important clinical or service information.

• Improve our website and service delivery.

• Meet legal, professional, and regulatory obligations.

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We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without consent.

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Disclosure of Personal Information.

We may disclose personal information to trusted third-party providers who support our operations, including Wix.com (website hosting and data storage) and other service providers assisting with communication, IT systems, or clinical administration.

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All third parties are required to handle personal information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy obligations.

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We will not sell or trade personal information.

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Data Storage and Security

Our website is hosted on Wix.com. Data may be stored through Wix’s secure servers, databases, and applications, protected by firewalls and security measures.

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We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access.

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Where applicable, payment processing complies with PCI-DSS security standards.

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Access, Correction and Deletion

Under the APPs, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.

• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.

• Request deletion where appropriate and legally permissible.

• Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe.

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Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB)

In the unlikely event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will comply with the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme, including notifying affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), where required.

 

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand website usage and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

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Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes take effect when published on our website.

Contact

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Merrily Gynaecologic Care
Email: info@drwardmgs.com.au