Privacy Notice

This notice explains, in plain language, how Dr ZLR Cardiology Inc may process personal information supplied through this website, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Who we are

Dr ZLR Cardiology Inc is a specialist cardiology practice based at Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital.

Information this website may collect

This website has no forms. Personal information reaches the practice only if you choose to contact us, for example:

• your name, telephone number and email address when you call, WhatsApp or email the practice
• information you voluntarily include in an enquiry
• basic technical information, such as browser and device information, recorded by our hosting provider to keep the website secure and working

This website does not use analytics, advertising or tracking cookies, and does not collect medical records, diagnoses, clinical histories or test results.

Why we use it

• to respond to enquiries
• to facilitate communication with the practice
• to assist with appointment-related enquiries
• to operate and secure the website
• to comply with applicable legal obligations

Sensitive medical information

The general website contact channels are not intended for the submission of confidential medical records, diagnostic reports or urgent clinical information unless specifically requested by the practice through an appropriate channel.

Appointments through Busamed

The “Request an Appointment” buttons take you to Dr Zama Ramagaga’s profile on the Busamed website. Busamed’s website, booking system and privacy practices are operated by Busamed and governed by Busamed’s own privacy policy, not by Dr ZLR Cardiology Inc.

Sharing

We do not sell personal information. It may be shared only where reasonably necessary with authorised service providers, with healthcare-related parties where appropriate, or where disclosure is required by law.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information. No method of electronic communication or storage is completely secure.

Retention

Personal information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal and professional retention requirements.

Your rights

Where applicable under South African law, you may:

• request access to your personal information
• request its correction
• object to certain processing
• request its deletion or destruction where legally permissible
• raise a concern about how your information has been handled

Information Regulator

You may lodge a complaint about the processing of your personal information with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

Contact

For privacy enquiries, email info@zlrcardio.com or call 031 768 8507.