Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29/05/2025
Oasis Osteopathy & Co.
Website: www.oasisosteo.au

At Oasis Osteopathy & Co., we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and hold the following types of personal information:

  • Full name

  • Contact details (phone, email, address)

  • Date of birth

  • Health information (e.g. injury history, treatment notes, referral details)

  • Payment details (including Medicare or private health fund information)

  • Emergency contact details

  • Any other information relevant to your care or interaction with our clinic

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information:

  • When you complete a booking online or over the phone

  • During appointments or consultations

  • Through forms, emails, or messages sent to us

  • Via our website (contact forms, analytics, cookies – see section 7)

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect, hold, and use your information to:

  • Provide osteopathic and allied health services

  • Communicate with you about appointments, treatments, or services

  • Maintain accurate health records

  • Process payments and manage billing

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

  • Improve our services and customer experience

4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your personal information is stored securely in both physical and electronic formats. We take reasonable steps to:

  • Protect it from misuse, loss, unauthorized access or disclosure

  • Use secure clinical software and password-protected systems

  • Limit access to staff who require it for patient care or administration

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your information:

  • To other healthcare providers (e.g. your GP, specialists) when clinically relevant

  • To insurers or third parties if required for payment or legal purposes

  • When required by law (e.g. court order or subpoena)

  • With your consent

We will never sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

6. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal or health information

  • Request correction if you believe it is inaccurate or outdated

To request access or make changes, please contact us using the details below.

7. Website and Cookies

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • Your IP address

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Device and browser information

We use cookies to improve website functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about your privacy or this policy, please contact:

Oasis Osteopathy & Co.
📧 oasisosteopathy@gmail.com
📞 0413960666