Privacy Policy
Great Southern Chiropractic
Effective Date: 4 October, 2025
Your privacy matters. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
1. What Information We Collect
- Personal details. Name, date of birth, address, phone, email.
- Health information. Medical history, treatment records, imaging results, referrals, and other data needed to provide chiropractic care.
- Payment information. Billing details and Medicare or health fund information where applicable.
- Other. Information you provide in appointments, phone calls, emails, our website, or social media.
2. How We Collect Your Information
- New patient forms and consultations
- Phone calls, emails, and online bookings
- Third party referrals with your consent
- Health fund and Medicare claims
- Website or digital services such as online forms
3. Why We Collect Your Information
- Provide quality chiropractic care and tailored plans
- Diagnose and manage your health conditions
- Communicate about appointments and health updates
- Billing and health fund or Medicare processing
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not share your information without consent unless required or authorised by law.
With your consent, we disclose information to:
- Other healthcare providers involved in your care
- Health insurers or Medicare for claims
- IT service providers such as practice software
- Regulators or legal bodies when required
5. Storage and Security
- Secure electronic health record systems
- Password protected access to digital files
- Staff training on confidentiality
- Physical safeguards for paper records
6. Accessing and Updating Your Information
You can request access to your personal or health information and ask for corrections if it is inaccurate or outdated. Please contact us in writing using the details below.
7. Website and Digital Communications
Our website and social platforms can collect non identifiable data such as IP address and browsing behaviour. We use cookies to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Complaints and Contact
If you have concerns about your privacy, contact us.
Great Southern ChiropracticLevel 3, 89 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
08 8410 1200
office@greatsouthernchiropractic.com
Attn. Privacy Officer
9. Updates to This Policy
We update this policy from time to time. The latest version is available in clinic and on our website.
