Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18th April 2025
Dr. Lima Wetherell – Gynaecology Private Practice

Dr. Lima Wetherell is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by or on behalf of Dr. Lima Wetherell, MBBS BBiomedSci FRANZCOG MRMed, AGES Fellowship, a Consultant Obstetrician-Gynaecologist and advanced laparoscopic surgeon with specialist expertise in endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, and menstrual health.

The website provides information about conditions, treatment options, and enables online appointment requests for private consultations.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: reception@drlima.com.au
Phone: (03) 9956 8840
Address: Epworth Freemasons Hospital, Suite 114, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact number

  • Date of birth

  • Booking and appointment details

  • Relevant health or medical information you choose to share

b. Website Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website/source

c. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and track site usage. See our [Cookie Policy] for more details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and appointment requests

  • Provide appropriate health-related information

  • Manage bookings and consultations

  • Deliver a personalised and helpful online experience

  • Comply with legal and healthcare obligations

We only collect data that is necessary, relevant, and lawful.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – where you provide personal details via the website

  • Contractual obligation – when you request or book medical services

  • Legal obligation – where required by healthcare regulations

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services and communicate with patients

5. How Your Data is Stored and Protected

We use secure servers and follow best-practice data protection standards to protect your information:

  • Data is encrypted and securely stored

  • Only authorised staff or medical professionals have access

  • Access is limited strictly to what is necessary for care or communication

  • We retain data only as long as required for clinical, legal, or administrative reasons

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Your data may be shared, when necessary, with:

  • Medical professionals directly involved in your care

  • Secure service providers (e.g. for appointment bookings or website hosting)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections to your data

  • Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant Data Protection Authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly.

8. External Links

Our website may include links to trusted third-party websites or booking platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please check their own privacy policies when visiting.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our services. The most recent version will always be available on this website.

Last updated: 18th April 2025

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Your privacy, like your health, matters. Thank you for trusting Dr. Lima Wetherell.