Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Dr. Vanesha Varik ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects personal information submitted through this website. We are committed to safeguarding patient privacy in line with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data and applicable Dubai Health Authority guidance.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with this website:

  • Contact details — name, phone number, email address.
  • Appointment request details — preferred date, clinical concern shared voluntarily.
  • Messages you send via contact forms, WhatsApp or email.
  • Technical data — IP address, browser type, device, pages visited (via analytics cookies).

2. Contact Forms

Information submitted through any contact form is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not sell or share this information with third parties for marketing.

3. Appointment Requests

Appointment requests submitted through this site (or its booking links) are routed to Medcare Hospitals & Clinics for scheduling. Clinical care and patient records are governed by Medcare's privacy practices and Dubai Health Authority regulations.

4. WhatsApp Communication

When you contact us via WhatsApp, your number and message content are visible to the clinic team. WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted by WhatsApp; please avoid sharing sensitive clinical information through WhatsApp until you have been formally onboarded as a patient.

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and tools such as Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use the site and improve content. You can disable cookies in your browser. A cookie banner allows you to manage non-essential cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

The site may link to or embed third-party services (e.g. Okadoc for booking, YouTube for videos, social platforms). Their use of any information you provide is governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Data Protection

We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. No internet transmission is 100% secure, but we work to keep your information safe.

8. Your Rights

Under UAE data protection law you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion where there is no overriding legal obligation to retain it.
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential processing.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related question or request, please email appointments@drvaneshavarik.com or call +971 58 500 4596.