Privacy Policy

Effective date: 28 March 2026

Stoneridge Gynaecare respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website: https://stoneridgegynaecare.co.za

Who we are

Stoneridge Gynaecare
Website: https://stoneridgegynaecare.co.za
Email: info@stoneridgegynaecare.co.za
Address: Cnr Modderfontein & Hereford Rd, Greenstone Park, Johannesburg, 2196

What information we collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

your name
email address
phone number
appointment request details
any message or enquiry you submit through our contact forms

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, to help improve website functionality, security, and spam protection.

Because we are a healthcare practice, please do not submit unnecessary sensitive medical information through general website forms unless specifically requested.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

respond to your enquiries
manage contact requests and appointment requests
communicate with you about our services
maintain and improve our website
protect the website against spam and misuse
comply with legal and administrative obligations

We only use your information for the purpose for which it was provided, unless we are required or permitted by law to do otherwise.

Contact forms and appointment requests

When you complete a contact form or appointment request form on our website, we collect the information you provide so that we can respond to you and manage your request.

This may include:

your name
email address
phone number
preferred appointment details
the content of your message

Form submissions may be sent to us by email for follow-up and administration.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and extract location information from those images.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and support normal website functionality.

Cookies may be used to:

help the website function properly
improve security
remember certain preferences
support analytics or performance tools, where used

You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

Embedded content from other websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, maps, or other material. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited that other website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only where necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, such as:

website hosting provider (Hostinger)
email delivery providers (Microsoft)
spam detection and security services
website maintenance providers (Stoneridge Gynae Care)
electronic submission companies (GoodX)

How long we retain your data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Contact form and appointment request submissions may be retained for administrative, record-keeping, and follow-up purposes.

Your rights

You may request:

access to the personal information we hold about you
correction of inaccurate information
deletion of personal information, where appropriate

This does not include information we are required to keep for legal, security, or administrative purposes.

To make such a request, please contact us at: info@stoneridgegynaecare.co.za

Where your data is sent

Form submissions and website communications may be processed through secure email and website service providers for delivery and administration.

Some visitor data may also be checked through automated spam detection or security services.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Stoneridge Gynaecare
Email: info@stoneridgegynaecare.co.za
Address: Cnr Modderfontein & Hereford Rd, Greenstone Park, Johannesburg, 2196