Privacy Policy

The Forest Podiatry needs to collect information about you for the primary purpose of providing a quality service to you. In order to thoroughly assess, diagnose and provide therapy, we need to collect some personal information from you. If you do not provide this information we may be unable to treat you. 

Terms & Conditions

  • Our podiatrists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA)
  • All our procedures, consultations and record keeping are in accordance with the Podiatry Board of Australia’s policies, codes & guidelines.
  • All patients are encouraged to ask questions during the consultation to ensure an understanding of the information being provided by the podiatrist.
  • In healthcare, failure of a successful outcome of treatment does not equate to a lack of skill, an inappropriate level of care or incorrect treatment. Despite this, the podiatrists at The Forest Podiatry are committed to reducing & resolving our patients’ painful conditions. Therefore, we offer complementary review consultation for patients receiving customised orthotics after the initial 4-week wearing in period.
  • All custom-made orthotics must be collected within 6 weeks of the assessment day. Failure to collect the orthotics within 6 weeks will result in all outstanding balances being recouped by The Forest Podiatry and all additional costs associated with recouping these fees will be added to the outstanding balance.
  • All calls/sessions may be monitored and recorded for record-keeping, training and quality-assurance purposes.

 

By using our services, it is assumed:

  • you have read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy information, you understand the reasons for the collection of your personal information and the ways in which the information may be used and disclosed, and you agree to that use and disclosure.
  • You understand that it is your choice as to what information you provide and that withholding or falsifying information might act against the best interests of your assessment and therapy progress.
  • You are aware that you can access your personal and treatment information on request and if necessary, correct information that you believe to be inaccurate.
  • You understand that if, in exceptional circumstances, access is denied for legitimate purposes, that the reasons for this and possible remedies will be made available to you.

Privacy Policy

  • This privacy policy applies to all personal information collected by The Forest Podiatry ABN 92 107 957 853 via the website located at www.forestpodiatry.com.au, or via social media sites, or in dealing with The Forest Podiatry, Shop 8/2-6 Yindela Street Davidson NSW 2085, by phone or in person.
  • The Forest Podiatry respects your privacy, we are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988
  • These principles regulate our activities with respect to personal information collected by The Forest Podiatry ABN 92 107 957 853 or via the website www.forestpodiatry.com.au and the conduct of business activities.

How to contact us about privacy

Collection and Purpose

  • We understand information regarding your health and medical history is personal. Your patient file will be maintained with the utmost care for security, accuracy and confidentiality.
  • The Forest Podiatry may hold personal information collected in your podiatry appointments, or by phone and internet including the following
    • Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Contact telephone numbers
    • Postal Address
    • Email Address
    • Medical History
    • Nature of the appointment
    • Transaction details of services provided, and products purchased
    • Additional information provided to us that relates to you
  • We may collect personal information from you in the course of your use with our website and social media which enables us to provide a service to you.
  • In addition, we collect cookies from your computer which enables us to tell when you use the website and social media and also to help customise your online experience.
  • The purpose for which we collect personal information is to provide you with the best service experience possible online.
  • Some provision of personal information is optional. However, if you do not provide us with certain types of personal information, you may be unable to enjoy the full functionality of the website and social media.

Disclosure

  • We customarily disclose personal information to our service providers who assist us in operating the website and Customer Relationship Management software.
  • We may disclose personal information to an unrelated third party with your consent, or if we are obliged to disclose under law.

Access and correction

  • The Australian Privacy Principles 6, 12 and 13 contained in the Privacy Act 1988 allow you to get access to, and correct, the personal information we hold about you in certain circumstances. If you would like to obtain such access, please contact us on the details set out above.

Security:

  • We have processes in place to ensure the security of your personal information, including encryption of all data when it is transferred to our service providers and limitations on access to personal information within our organisation.
  • All our information is stored securely in cloud based software. Only authorised people within the company have access to these accounts. These software companies and their privacy policies are below. If we collect information via paper we store it in these programs and then shred the paper copy as soon as possible in our clinics.


Cliniko privacy policy: https://www.cliniko.com/policies/privacy

Cliniq Apps privacy policy: https://www.cliniqapps.com/home/privacy_policy

Use Policy:

  • All third parties will be under an obligation to maintain the security and confidentiality of your personal data.
  • This site recommends that all potential guests and buyers carefully read The Forest Podiatry Website Terms of Use, The Forest Podiatry License Agreement Terms, The Forest Podiatry Privacy Policy. If you need assistance contact in accordance with the terms and conditions and cancellation policy [email protected]
  • No responsibility will be taken for the content or privacy practices of third party websites linked to or from www.forestpodiatry.com.au or phone 94524433.

 

This website will not ask for any personal information by email. If you receive an email requesting bank or credit card details, login and/or password please ignore/delete and let us know by contacting us. Do not verify bank account or any personal information by clicking on a link – Please let us know.