For information regarding the privacy and security of patient information collected by Alfred Health, please read Alfred Health's Guide to Patient Information Privacy.
Information for statistical purposes
Unless this website asks for specific personal information, Alfred Health will only collect information relating to your use of the website for statistical purposes to assist Alfred Health in improving users’ experience of the site.
Such information may include the:
- date and time of your visit
- pages accessed and documents downloaded
- referring site
- type of browser you are using
Specific requests for personal information
If this website specifically asks for your personal information and expressly states the basis for its collection, how it will be used and disclosed, then the personal information provided will only be collected, used and disclosed in accordance with those express terms. You will be deemed to have consented to those express terms through the submission of your personal information.
If no terms are stated, personal information you provide will only be used in relation to the purpose for which it was given. For example, if you send Alfred Health an email, Alfred Health may use your email address to respond to you.
Security of personal information
Alfred Health takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information it holds from misuse and loss, and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
While Alfred Health endeavours to provide a secure online environment through its website, you should be aware that there are inherent risks associated with the transmission of information via the internet.
Where personal information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected, Alfred Health will take reasonable steps to permanently de-identify such personal information.
Third party sites
Any links on this website to a third-party site are provided for convenience only and a link to a third party site is not an endorsement by Alfred Health. Alfred Health is not responsible for the content and privacy policies of other sites, and recommends that you review each site’s privacy policy.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to enhance some website functionality.
Cookies work by placing some information on your computer that is accessed by the website whenever you visit the site. In effect, the cookie helps the website “remember” you when you return to the site.
Internet browsers generally allow an individual to control whether they will accept cookies from a website. Individuals who choose not to accept cookies will still be able to access this website, but the user may notice that some website functions do not work properly or efficiently.