Privacy Policy – Ghani Dental Care
Effective Date: 15 June 2025
Website: www.gdclahore.com
At Ghani Dental Care, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and health-related data in line with Pakistani laws and ethical healthcare standards. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our clinic or interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Personal Identification Information
- Full name
- Contact number
- Email address
- CNIC (if required for insurance/legal purposes)
- Postal address
b. Health & Medical Information
- Dental history
- Medical conditions relevant to dental care
- Treatment records and prescriptions
- Lab results, images, and radiographs
c. Website & Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited on our website
- Cookies and usage data
2. Purpose of Data Collection
Your information is collected and used for the following reasons:
- To provide accurate dental consultation and treatment
- For appointment scheduling and follow-up reminders
- To maintain secure medical and billing records
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To improve our website and service delivery
- To meet legal or regulatory requirements under Pakistani law
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and will not share your information without your consent, except in the following cases:
- With dental labs, specialists, or third-party providers involved in your treatment
- With insurance providers for claim processing, when authorized
- When required by law enforcement agencies under PECA 2016 or by court order
- In emergency cases where your safety or public interest is at risk
4. Data Security
We use strong administrative and technical measures to safeguard your data, including:
- Encrypted website (HTTPS)
- Secure internal systems for patient record storage
- Role-based access controls for staff
- Regular security checks and updates
Despite these precautions, no system is entirely immune to risks. In the event of a data breach, we will take immediate steps and notify affected individuals as required by law.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights under Pakistani data protection practices:
- Access your stored personal and medical data
- Request correction or update of incorrect data
- Request deletion of data (subject to medical record retention policies)
- Withdraw consent for non-essential communication
To exercise your rights, please contact us at dr.usmanghani@live.com.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytical tools to enhance user experience and measure site performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date” at the top. Please review the policy periodically for any updates.
10. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data access requests, please contact:
Ghani Dental Care
📍 Address : Near Ittefaq Hospital, Block-R Model Town, Lahore.
📞 Telephone : +92-333-4984980
📧 Email : dr.usmanghani@live.com
🌐 Website : www.gdclahore.com
