1. Introduction
RehabNow (Pvt.) Ltd. (“RehabNow”, “we”, “us”) operates the website rehabnow.pk and associated mobile applications and services (collectively the “Platform”).
This Privacy Policy explains what personal and medical information we collect from you when you use our Platform, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding that data. By using RehabNow, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
This policy is governed by the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, including applicable data protection and healthcare regulations.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Full name and CNIC number (for identity verification where required)
- Phone number and WhatsApp number
- Home address and location (for visit coordination)
- Email address (optional)
- Country of residence (for overseas family bookings)
Medical Information (Special Category Data)
- Health conditions, symptoms, and medical history you disclose at booking
- Physiotherapy and nursing session notes recorded by your therapist
- Treatment progress, exercise records, and clinical observations
- Family medical history (where relevant to treatment)
Payment Information
- Card details — processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
- JazzCash wallet or mobile number (for local payments)
- Transaction history and payment status
Technical Information
- Pages visited, time on site, and booking history
- Device type, browser, and IP address
- GPS coordinates of therapist visits (timestamped, for verification)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Match you with appropriate, PPTA & AHPC verified healthcare professionals
- Schedule and coordinate home visits at your address
- Send booking confirmations, session reminders, and post-session reports
- Process payments and maintain billing records
- Send WhatsApp updates and session reports to you and designated family members
- Improve our service quality, therapist matching, and clinical outcomes
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will NEVER sell your personal or medical data to third parties. We will NEVER share your data with advertisers, insurance companies, or pharmaceutical companies.
4. Medical Data (Special Category)
Healthcare data is among the most sensitive personal information. We treat it accordingly:
- All medical records are encrypted in storage (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3)
- Only your assigned therapist, supervising clinician, and our clinical quality team can access your health records
- Medical data is never used for marketing or analytics purposes
- Session reports sent to overseas family members are only sent to persons you designate at booking, with your explicit consent
- Therapists are contractually bound to maintain patient confidentiality
If you believe your medical data has been accessed without authorisation, please contact us immediately at privacy@rehabnow.pk.
5. WhatsApp Communications
By providing your WhatsApp number during booking or registration, you consent to receiving the following types of messages from RehabNow:
- Booking confirmation and reference number
- Therapist assignment notification with therapist name and credentials
- Session reminders (24 hours and 1 hour before your visit)
- Post-session reports including exercises completed and therapist observations
- Monthly progress summaries (for package subscribers)
- Service updates and important account notifications
Opting out: You can stop WhatsApp messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from our WhatsApp number, or by contacting us at privacy@rehabnow.pk. Opting out of service messages may affect your ability to receive session reports and booking updates.
6. Data Sharing
We share your data only with the following categories of service providers, and only to the extent necessary to deliver care:
Your Assigned Therapist
Receives your name, address, health condition, and any clinical notes. This is essential for safe and effective care.
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Processes your card payments securely. Stripe's own Privacy Policy applies to data they collect. We receive only a payment token.
JazzCash (Local Payments)
Processes mobile wallet payments for patients in Pakistan.
Twilio (WhatsApp Delivery)
Delivers our WhatsApp messages to you. Twilio does not access the content of your health records.
Supabase (Database Hosting)
Securely stores your booking and medical records on encrypted servers.
Resend (Email Delivery)
Delivers confirmation emails. Only your name and email address are shared.
We do not share data with: insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, government bodies (unless legally compelled), or any third-party marketers.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for the following periods:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Booking records | 7 years | Legal/tax requirement |
| Clinical session notes | 5 years | Healthcare regulatory compliance |
| Payment records | 7 years | Financial regulations |
| Account & profile data | Until you request deletion | Service continuity |
| WhatsApp consent records | Duration of relationship + 1 year | Compliance audit |
| Technical/access logs | 90 days | Security monitoring |
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of all personal and medical data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data (subject to legal retention requirements above)
- Data portability: Request an export of your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for WhatsApp communications at any time
- Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@rehabnow.pk with your full name, phone number, and the specific request. We will respond within 14 calendar days.
10. Children
RehabNow services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under the age of 18 without the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Where a booking is made for a child or minor patient, the booking must be made by a parent or legal guardian who accepts this Privacy Policy on the patient's behalf.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page
- Notify active patients via WhatsApp message
- Notify registered users via email (if email was provided)
Your continued use of RehabNow after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
For all privacy-related enquiries, requests, or complaints:
Data Controller: RehabNow (Pvt.) Ltd.
Email: privacy@rehabnow.pk
WhatsApp: +92-300-1234567
Registered Office: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 14 calendar days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the relevant data protection authority in Pakistan.