Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Purpose of this notice
This Website Privacy Notice explains how Entity Medical collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit our websites (including www.entitymedical.com.au) or interact with us online.
This notice should be read together with our Practice Privacy Policy, which explains in detail how we collect, use, store and disclose personal and health information in the course of providing medical services.
Our commitment to privacy
Entity Medical is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in an open and transparent manner. We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Visiting our website anonymously
You may browse our websites without identifying yourself. If you choose to contact us through our website (for example, by submitting an enquiry form), we will collect the personal information you provide and manage it in accordance with our Practice Privacy Policy and this Website Privacy Notice.
Information we collect via our website
Information you provide voluntarily
If you submit an enquiry or contact request, we may collect personal information such as:
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Your name
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Contact details (e.g. email address or phone number)
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The content of your enquiry
You are encouraged not to include sensitive or health information when contacting us online.
Automatically collected information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:
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Device type and operating system
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Browser type
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IP address
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Pages visited and time spent on our website
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Referring websites or links
This information is used for website administration, security, and performance monitoring. It does not usually identify you directly.
Cookies and analytics
Our websites use cookies, which are small files stored on your device that help improve website functionality and user experience.
We may use third‑party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location.
Some analytics data may be stored or processed outside Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas service providers handle information in a manner consistent with Australian privacy obligations.
You can refuse or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect website functionality.
Use of website information
Information collected via our website is used for purposes including:
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Responding to enquiries or requests
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Improving website content, usability, and performance
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Website security and monitoring
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Practice administration
We do not use website‑collected information for unsolicited marketing.
Email and online communications
Electronic communications (including email and website forms) carry inherent security risks. Users are encouraged not to send personal health information or sensitive information online.
If clinically sensitive information needs to be communicated, we will advise you of appropriate secure methods.
Third‑party websites and social media
Our website may contain links to third‑party websites, applications, or resources for your convenience. This Website Privacy Notice does not apply to those third‑party services.
Entity Medical is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third‑party sites you access.
Links to third‑party websites do not imply endorsement by Entity Medical.
Access, correction, and complaints
Information collected via our website is managed in accordance with our Practice Privacy Policy.
You have the right to:
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Request access to personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Make a privacy complaint if you believe your information has been mishandled
Details about how to exercise these rights, including how to contact us or the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), are set out in our Practice Privacy Policy.
Contact us
If you have questions or concerns about this Website Privacy Notice or our handling of personal information, please contact:
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Entity Medical
Practice Manager
109 Collins Street Hobart TAS 7000
Email: manager@entitymed.com.au
Phone: 03 6164 8600
Updates to this notice
This Website Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to our website or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on our website.
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- Jonathan