Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Dr. Ioan Dunca (the "Surgeon"), a Belgian orthopedic surgeon, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website [Website Name] (the "Website").
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is Dr. Ioan Dunca, with address 53 Rue Val Des Seigneurs, 1150 Bruxelles
Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and date of birth. This information is typically collected when you contact us through our website or in person.
- Protected Health Information (PHI): If you are a patient, we may collect PHI, including medical history, diagnosis, treatment plans, and other health-related information. This information is subject to additional privacy protections under Belgian law.
- Non-Personally Identifiable Information: Information that cannot be used to identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage data. This information is collected automatically when you visit our website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide you with medical care and treatment.
- To communicate with you about appointments, test results, and other health-related matters.
- To process payments for medical services.
- To respond to your inquiries and requests.
- To improve our website and services.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Sharing of Your Information
We may share your information with the following entities:
- Healthcare Providers: We may share your information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, such as specialists, laboratories, and imaging centers.
- Health Insurance Plans: We may share your information with your health insurance plan to obtain pre-authorization or process claims.
- Business Associates: We may share your information with business associates who provide services on our behalf, such as billing and collections.
- Law Enforcement: We may disclose your information to law enforcement if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect the safety of others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access, in particular where the processing involves the transmission of data over a network, and against all other unlawful forms of processing.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to, or transfer your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at duncasks@gmail.com