Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Dr Anthony Freeman (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any information submitted through contact or booking forms

Health Information (if applicable)

  • Information you provide in relation to medical inquiries or appointments
  • This is considered sensitive information and is handled with strict confidentiality

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Fill out forms on our website
  • Contact us via email or phone
  • Book appointments
  • Browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide services
  • Schedule and manage appointments
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected or as otherwise permitted by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information to:

  • Healthcare professionals involved in your care (if applicable)
  • IT service providers and website hosting services
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from:

  • Misuse
  • Loss
  • Unauthorised access
  • Modification or disclosure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Storage of Information

Your information may be stored:

  • On secure servers
  • Within third-party systems used for website hosting or communication

Where possible, we ensure these providers comply with appropriate data protection standards.

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete

To do so, please contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Dr Anthony Freeman
[Insert Practice Name]
[Insert Address]
[Insert Phone Number]
[Insert Email Address]