Last updated: [11/02/2026]
The Fetal Medicine Centre Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Cyprus data-protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website:
https://www.dev.fmclimassol.com/
1. DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
The Fetal Medicine Centre Ltd
Smyrnis 3, Agios Athanasios, 4100, Limassol, Cyprus
Phone: +357 25 350 030
Email: info@fmclimassol.com
2. WHO WE ARE
We are a specialised medical clinic providing services in:
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Fetal-Maternal Medicine
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Prenatal Screening and Diagnostic Care
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Gynaecology and Women’s Health
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Pregnancy Monitoring and Related Medical Services
3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We only collect data that is necessary for communication and service coordination.
3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us via forms, email, or phone, we may collect:
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Full name
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Phone number
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Email address
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Any information you include in your message
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Appointment request details
We ask that you do NOT submit sensitive medical information through website forms. Clinical information is collected only through secure medical channels.
3.2 Automatically Collected Data (Technical Data)
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Date/time of access
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Website usage data
This data is used solely for security, performance, and technical optimisation.
4. SPECIAL CATEGORY DATA (HEALTH DATA)
Our website is informational. It does not intentionally collect or store medical records online.
Any medical or health information is handled only:
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During in-clinic consultations, or
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Through secure medical record systems compliant with healthcare regulations.
5. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
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Responding to enquiries or appointment requests
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Managing communication with patients
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Ensuring website functionality and security
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Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
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Protecting against misuse of our website
6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR ARTICLE 6)
We rely on the following lawful bases:
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Consent – when you contact us voluntarily
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Legitimate Interest – to operate and secure our website
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Legal Obligation – to comply with healthcare and regulatory requirements
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Provision of Healthcare Services – where applicable under Article 9(2)(h)
7. DATA SHARING
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data only when necessary with:
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IT and website hosting providers
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Professional advisors (legal/accounting where required)
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Authorities where required by law
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and GDPR compliance obligations.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
We do not intentionally transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
If any technical services involve transfers outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are implemented.
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
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| Contact enquiries | Up to 12 months |
| Technical logs | Up to 6 months |
| Legal obligations | As required by law |
Medical records are retained according to healthcare legislation (handled outside this website).
10. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact: info@fmclimassol.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner.
11. COOKIES
Our website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality.
We do not use cookies to identify you personally.
If analytics or marketing cookies are introduced, a cookie banner and consent mechanism will be implemented in accordance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
12. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:
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Secure hosting environments
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Access control and authentication
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Encrypted communications where applicable
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Regular system monitoring
However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure.
13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
14. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
This website is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 without parental involvement.
15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
16. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
The Fetal Medicine Centre Ltd
Email: info@fmclimassol.com
Phone: +357 25 350 030
Address: Smyrnis 3, Agios Athanasios, 4100, Limassol, Cyprus
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.