Privacy Choices
At Bharosa Hospitals, we believe in transparency and giving you control over your personal information. This page explains how to exercise your privacy rights and manage your data preferences.
1. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including consultation history and account information.
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data. Update your profile information directly in the app.
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances while we address your concerns.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw previously given consent for data processing at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing.
2. In-App Privacy Settings
You can manage many privacy preferences directly within the Bharosa Hospitals app:
2.1 Account Settings
- Profile Information: Edit or remove optional profile details
- Contact Preferences: Choose how we communicate with you
- Notification Settings: Control push notifications, emails, and SMS
2.2 Privacy Controls
- Chat History: Delete individual AI chat conversations or clear all history
- Analytics: Opt out of anonymized usage analytics
- Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
2.3 Device Permissions
You can also control app permissions through your device settings:
- Camera: Required for video consultations (can be revoked when not in use)
- Microphone: Required for voice/video consultations
- Notifications: Control all push notification access
3. How to Exercise Your Rights
3.1 Data Access Request
To receive a copy of your personal data:
- Email contact@bharosahospitals.app
- Subject: "Data Access Request"
- Include: Your registered phone number or email for verification
- We will respond within 30 days with your data in a secure format
3.2 Data Deletion Request
To delete your account and personal data:
- In-App: Settings → Account → Delete My Account
- Email: contact@bharosahospitals.app
- See our complete Data Deletion Policy for details
3.3 Data Correction Request
To correct inaccurate information:
- Profile Data: Update directly in app under Profile/Settings
- Other Data: Email contact@bharosahospitals.app with details of required corrections
3.4 Withdraw Consent
To withdraw consent for specific data processing:
- Email contact@bharosahospitals.app
- Subject: "Withdraw Consent Request"
- Specify which consent(s) you wish to withdraw
- Note: Withdrawing certain consents may affect app functionality
4. Third-Party Service Privacy
Our app uses third-party services. You may also exercise privacy rights directly with these providers:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Link |
|---|---|---|
| Twilio | OTP Authentication | Privacy Policy |
| Agora | Voice & Video Calls | Privacy Policy |
| Razorpay | Payment Processing | Privacy Policy |
| OpenAI | AI Chat (Guidance Only) | Privacy Policy |
Important: Requests for data deletion with third-party services should be coordinated through us for data we share with them, or directly with the provider for data they collect independently.
5. Communication Preferences
5.1 Email Communications
- Transactional: Booking confirmations, receipts (cannot opt out)
- Service Updates: Important app and policy updates (cannot opt out)
- Marketing: Promotional content, newsletters (can opt out)
To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional email, or update preferences in app settings.
5.2 SMS Communications
- OTP Verification: Required for login (cannot opt out while using app)
- Appointment Reminders: Consultation reminders (can opt out)
- Promotional SMS: Offers and updates (can opt out)
Reply STOP to any promotional SMS to unsubscribe.
5.3 Push Notifications
Control in app settings or through your device's notification settings:
- Appointment reminders
- Chat messages from providers
- Payment confirmations
- Promotional notifications
6. Quick Reference: Data We Collect
For full details, see our Privacy Policy. Summary:
| Data Type | Purpose | Your Control |
|---|---|---|
| Phone Number | Account creation, OTP login | Required for service |
| Profile Info (Name, Age, etc.) | Personalized care | Edit/delete in app |
| AI Chat Conversations | Context for guidance | Delete anytime in app |
| Consultation Records | Healthcare continuity | Request deletion (legal retention may apply) |
| Payment Information | Process transactions | Handled by Razorpay |
| Usage Analytics | Improve app experience | Opt out in settings |
7. Identity Verification
To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. Verification methods may include:
- OTP sent to your registered phone number
- Confirmation email to your registered email address
- Answering security questions about your account
- In some cases, providing government-issued ID
We will never ask for sensitive information like passwords via email or phone.
8. Request Response Times
| Request Type | Acknowledgment | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Data Access | Within 48 hours | Within 30 days |
| Data Deletion | Within 48 hours | Within 30 days |
| Data Correction | Within 48 hours | Within 15 days |
| Consent Withdrawal | Within 48 hours | Within 7 days |
| Communication Opt-Out | Immediate | Within 7 days |
9. Privacy Contact Information
For all privacy-related inquiries:
- Email: contact@bharosahospitals.app
- Phone: +91 95050 58886
Postal Address:
Privacy OfficerBharosa Neuro Psychiatry Hospitals
Plot No. 114, Mythripuram, Karmanghat,
Opposite TKR College Comman (TKR Kamaan), Main Road,
LB Nagar / Karmanghat, Hyderabad – 500079, Telangana