Effective date: [September 4, 2025]
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how DR Talal ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when you use https://drtalalmerdad.com/ (the "Site") and any related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.
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1. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Identifiers: name, email address, phone number, postal address, account credentials.
- Usage data: pages visited, actions taken, referring URLs, device and browser information, IP address, approximate location.
- Communications: messages you send us (e.g., contact forms, support requests).
- Payment data: billing details and transaction metadata processed via our payment processors. We do not store full card numbers.
- Sensitive data: not intentionally collected unless you voluntarily provide it and it is necessary for the Services. We request that you avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive information.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Site and Services.
- Process transactions and prevent fraudulent activity.
- Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send service messages.
- Personalize content and measure engagement.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
3. Legal Bases (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA/UK, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Contract: to provide the Services you request.
- Consent: for specific activities (e.g., marketing emails). You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests: such as securing, improving, and marketing our Services, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Legal obligation: to meet applicable laws and regulations.
5. Analytics & Advertising
We may use analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta) to analyze usage and deliver ads. These partners may set their own cookies and collect information subject to their privacy policies. Where required, we will obtain your consent before enabling non‑essential cookies.
7. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods depend on the nature of the data and our legal obligations.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
- Objection to or restriction of certain processing.
- Data portability.
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
- For EEA/UK residents: the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- For California residents: rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of certain sharing.
To exercise rights, contact us at info@drtalal.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or as defined by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us to request deletion.
11. Security
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Third‑Party Links
The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Effective date” above. Significant changes may be communicated by additional notice.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@drtalal.com