1. Introduction

Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our online payment portal.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our online payment portal:

• Personal Identification Information:
  • Name
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, etc.)
  • Billing address
• Payment Information:
  • Credit/debit card details
  • Bank account information
  • UPI ID
• Transaction Information:
  • Payment amount
  • Transaction date and time
  • Payment method

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

• Process and confirm your payment transactions
• Communicate with you regarding your payment status
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Maintain records for legal and compliance purposes
• Improve the functionality and security of our payment portal

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with

• Payment Processors: To facilitate the processing of your payment, we share your payment information with trusted third-party payment processors.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our payment portal, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure encryption of payment data during transmission
• Regular monitoring of our systems for potential vulnerabilities
• Restricted access to your personal information to authorized personnel only

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once your information is no longer needed, we securely dispose of it.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our online payment portal may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us recognize your device, improve security, and provide a seamless payment process. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our payment portal may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our portal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our payment portal. Your continued use of the portal after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email	onlinelabs@bmch.ac.in
Phone	91 44-61116222
Address	173, Agaram Main Road, Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600073.

Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital