Privacy Policy for Malna Oncology
At Malna Oncology, we prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, https://melnaoncology.co.za. By using this website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://melnaoncology.co.za.
Malna Oncology is a leading medical facility specializing in comprehensive oncology care, offering advanced treatments and support for patients battling cancer.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information when you visit or interact with our website, including:
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Personal Information: If you contact us, leave comments, or register on our website, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
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Non-personal Information: We also collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other non-personal identifiers, which help us enhance the performance of our website and better understand user behavior.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy is available here. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible in the context of your comment.
4. Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your user experience. Cookies help with tasks such as remembering your login details, preferences, and comments. Here’s an overview of the types of cookies we use:
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment on our site, you can opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies will last for one year.
- Login Cookies: If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded once you close your browser.
- Session and Login Cookies: When you log in, we will set cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. These cookies will last for two days. If you choose the “Remember Me” option, your login will remain for two weeks.
You can opt to accept or decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited those external websites directly. These external websites may collect your data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
Malna Oncology does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties for the following reasons:
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To provide services: For example, when you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the password reset email.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain comments and metadata indefinitely, allowing us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
9. Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on the site, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold, though this does not include data we are required to retain for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. This helps us maintain the integrity of our platform and ensures the privacy of our users.
11. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or modifications to our practices. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Malna Oncology
Address: Medicare Medical Centre, 85 Bird Street, Newcastle, KZN
Email: admin@melnaoncology.co.za
Phone: +27 63 037 3819
Website: https://melnaoncology.co.za
