1. Introduction
Gerka Clinic is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or receive medical or aesthetic treatments at our clinic.
Gerka Clinic operates in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection legislation. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
3. Personal Data We Collect
Personal Identification
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Address
Contact Information
- Email address
- Telephone number
Medical Information
- Medical history relevant to treatment
- Consultation notes
- Treatment records
Clinical Documentation
- Medical photographs (only with patient consent)
Financial Information
- Billing details
- Payment records
Website Data
- Cookies and analytics data
- IP address
- Browser information
4. How We Use Your Information
- Providing medical, aesthetic, and wellness treatments
- Scheduling and managing appointments
- Maintaining medical records
- Communicating regarding consultations
- Processing payments and invoices
- Improving our website and services
- Ensuring patient safety and quality
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process data based on:
Special category data, including health information, is processed strictly for medical purposes and handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
- • Healthcare professionals involved in your treatment
- • Laboratories and diagnostic service providers
- • Payment processing providers
- • Regulatory authorities when required by law
- • Professional insurers or legal representatives
Gerka Clinic does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
Medical records are retained for the period required under Irish healthcare regulations. Once expired, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
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We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked on our site.
This policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be published on our website.