Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how iHear collects, uses, protects and manages your personal information.

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

At iHear, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. iHear is a Hearing & Speech Healthcare Centre providing hearing, speech, audiology, rehabilitation, hearing aid and related healthcare services across Bengal.

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Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us as well as certain technical information automatically.

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Address
  • Preferred appointment date
  • Preferred iHear branch
  • Department or service of interest
  • Information provided in your enquiry or message
  • Reports, prescriptions or documents uploaded through our appointment form
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

Healthcare-Related Information

If you voluntarily provide healthcare-related information, such as hearing reports, prescriptions, diagnostic information or details about your hearing, speech, balance or related concerns, we may use that information for the purpose for which it was provided.

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website
  • General website usage information
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How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and requests
  • Schedule and manage appointments
  • Contact you regarding your appointment
  • Provide hearing, speech, audiology and rehabilitation services
  • Process information submitted through our website forms
  • Review uploaded reports or prescriptions when relevant
  • Provide information about our services and facilities
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Maintain website security
  • Maintain internal records
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements
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Appointment & Contact Forms

Our website may provide forms for appointment requests, enquiries, contact requests and other healthcare-related communications.

Information submitted through these forms may be used by iHear and authorized personnel to process your request, contact you, confirm or manage appointments and understand your requirements.

Submitting a form does not necessarily create a doctor-patient relationship or guarantee an appointment.

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Uploaded Reports & Documents

Our appointment system may allow users to upload reports, prescriptions or other relevant documents.

  • Information is used for the purpose associated with your request or appointment.
  • Users should ensure that submitted information is accurate and relevant.
  • Do not upload documents belonging to another person without appropriate authorization.
  • Uploaded files may be accessible to authorized personnel who need the information to process your request.

We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our website, but no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Cookies & Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, performance, security and user experience.

  • Remember website preferences
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze traffic and website usage
  • Maintain website functionality
  • Support security features

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

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Analytics & Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as website analytics, security, hosting, communication, appointment, mapping or other technology providers.

These services may be used for:

  • Website analytics
  • Website security
  • Spam prevention
  • Hosting and infrastructure
  • Maps and location services
  • Appointment management
  • Communication and email delivery
  • Website performance monitoring
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How We Protect Your Information

iHear takes reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Unauthorized disclosure
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration
  • Destruction
  • Accidental disclosure

No website, server, database or internet transmission is completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.

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Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared when reasonably necessary with:

  • Authorized iHear staff and professionals
  • Service providers supporting website and technology operations
  • Healthcare professionals involved in providing requested services
  • Government authorities where required by applicable law
  • Legal, professional or regulatory advisors where necessary
  • Other parties where disclosure is legally required
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Medical & Healthcare Disclaimer

Information available on the iHear website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Online information, hearing tests, educational materials or website communications should not replace an in-person evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.

If you have a medical emergency, please seek appropriate emergency medical assistance immediately.

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Children's Privacy

Our services may involve children and minors, particularly in areas such as speech therapy, autism support, developmental services, hearing assessments and related healthcare services.

Where personal information relating to a child is submitted through our website, it should be provided by a parent, legal guardian or another person legally authorized to provide such information.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
  • Provide requested services
  • Maintain business and healthcare records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain security
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
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Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Request information about personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where legally permissible
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Request information regarding how your data is used
  • Raise a privacy-related concern or complaint
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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms, healthcare resources or other external websites.

iHear is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security or policies of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

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Communications

If you provide your phone number, email address or other contact details, we may contact you regarding:

  • Appointment requests
  • Appointment confirmations
  • Service-related enquiries
  • Follow-up communications
  • Requests you have submitted
  • Important information related to our services

Where required by applicable law, marketing communications will be subject to appropriate consent or opt-out mechanisms.

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Data Security & Payment Information

If payment functionality is introduced or used through a third-party payment provider, payment information may be processed directly by the relevant payment service provider.

iHear does not intend to collect or store complete payment card information through ordinary website contact or appointment forms.

Never submit passwords, card PINs, OTPs or other confidential financial credentials through website enquiry forms or email.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, website functionality, technology, applicable laws or privacy practices.

When changes are made, we will update the β€œLast Updated” date at the top of this page.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.

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iHear – Hearing & Speech Healthcare Centre Hearing, Speech & Audiology Healthcare Services
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Phone 033 7130 7130
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Alternate Phone +91 033 2664 3800
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Mobile +91 98742 76144
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πŸ“ž Helpline: 033 7130 7130