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Baba Dental Clinic
Privacy Policy

Introduction

This privacy policy stipulates how [Baba Dental Clinic] (hereinafter "our clinic") handles the personal information of patients visiting Japan (hereinafter "patients") when making dental visits to such patients. Patients should carefully read and agree to the contents of this privacy policy before using our services.

Privacy Policy - the basics

1. Acquisition of personal information and purpose of use
• Information to be acquired:
Name, date of birth, passport number, name of hotel and room number, emergency contact
Health condition, medical history, allergies, medications being taken, treatment history
Medical records, accounting information
• Purpose of use:
Medical treatment, confirmation of health condition, planning of treatment
Medical fee claims, insurance procedures (overseas travel insurance, etc.)
Emergency contact
Providing information on medical care (post-treatment care, etc.)
Statistical analysis to improve our hospital's services (in a form that does not identify individuals)
2. Safety management of personal information
• Our hospital strictly manages the personal information of patients and strives to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, tampering, leakage, etc.
• When handling personal information, we limit it to those who have access rights and provide appropriate supervision.
• Personal information will not be disclosed or provided to third parties except when required by law. However, information may be provided to trusted business partners with the consent of the patient.
3. Disclosure, correction, and deletion of personal information
• If a patient requests disclosure, correction, or deletion of their own personal information, we will respond promptly within the scope of the law after verifying the patient's identity.
4. Storage period
• Patients' personal information will be stored as medical records for the period specified by law or the period specified by our clinic.
5. Language
• Communication with patients will be conducted in English whenever possible. If necessary, an interpreter can be used.
• This privacy policy is available in Japanese as well as English.
6. Contact point
• For questions or inquiries regarding personal information, please contact the following: [Baba Dental Clinic] [Telephone number] [Email address]
7. Changes to privacy policy
• The contents of this privacy policy may change without notice due to changes in laws and regulations. The latest version can be found on our website.
8. Other
• During dental visits, we may visit the hotel where you are staying. In such cases, we will work with hotel staff to protect the privacy of patients.
• Patients may discontinue use of this service at any time.
9. Application of US Privacy Law
• Our hospital complies with US privacy laws (HIPAA, etc.) and protects patients' personal information.

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