Why Privacy Matters in Dermatology
Dermatology is personal. When a patient from Gomti Nagar shares before/after photos of acne scarring, or a
patient from Hazratganj discusses hair loss during a consultation — that information is deeply private.
Unlike a general physician visit, dermatology consultations involve clinical photographs, treatment area
documentation, and sometimes sensitive medical history (hormonal conditions, autoimmune disorders, steroid
use history).
At Gomti Clinic, we treat every piece of patient data with the same level of care we apply to treatment
protocols.
What Data We Collect
- Contact information: Name, phone number, email address for appointment scheduling
- Medical history: Relevant conditions, medications, allergies, previous treatments
- Clinical photographs: Before/after documentation for treatment tracking (with consent)
- Treatment records: Procedures performed, session notes, medication prescribed
- Communication records: WhatsApp messages, call logs related to appointments
How We Protect Your Data
- Physical records are stored in locked cabinets at our Church Road clinic, accessible
only to authorized clinical staff
- Digital records are stored on password-protected systems with limited access
- Clinical photographs are stored separately from identifying information and are never
shared publicly without explicit written consent
- WhatsApp communications — we use a dedicated clinic number (+91 88303 24828) with
restricted access
Consent & Clinical Photography
Before any clinical photograph is taken at Gomti Clinic:
- The patient is informed why the photo is needed (treatment tracking)
- Written or verbal consent is obtained
- Photos are used only for the patient's own treatment record unless explicit published consent is given
- If a patient requests photo deletion, we comply promptly
Before/after images on our portfolio page are shared only with
patients' written permission.
Third-Party Sharing
Gomti Clinic does not sell, rent, or share patient data with any third party for marketing
purposes. We may share medical information only:
- With the patient's referring doctor (if applicable)
- With diagnostic labs (for blood work or pathology reports)
- When required by law under Indian regulations
Website Data
Our website (drankitaderma.com) may use basic analytics to understand visitor behavior. We do not track
personally identifiable information through the website. Appointment bookings via WhatsApp are subject to
WhatsApp's own privacy policies (managed by Meta).
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about how your data is handled, contact us at
support@drankitaderma.com or call +91 88303 24828.