WhatsApp API Usage and Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/07/2025

IT Variable Software Solutions uses WhatsApp Business API as part of its communication suite to send notifications, reports, reminders, and alerts to patients, doctors, and laboratory staff. This policy outlines how WhatsApp communication is implemented and protected within our LIMS platform.

1. Purpose of WhatsApp Usage

Notify patients and doctors about test bookings, cancellations, or reschedules.

Share lab reports with authorized recipients.

Send important system notifications or alerts.

Improve real-time communication and patient engagement.

2. User Consent

WhatsApp communication is opt-in. Users must give explicit consent to receive messages via WhatsApp.

Consent can be provided at registration or through an updated communication preferences form.

3. Data Security and Compliance

All WhatsApp communications are facilitated using the official WhatsApp Business API.

Messages are end-to-end encrypted by WhatsApp, ensuring data confidentiality during transmission.

We only use WhatsApp to share relevant, secure, and permitted information in compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, and other applicable laws.

We do not store WhatsApp message content beyond the required operational duration unless explicitly permitted by the user.

4. Types of Messages Sent

Test booking confirmations and reminders

Report sharing (PDF or message summary)

Cancellation/reschedule alerts

Customer support responses

Bulk notifications for system announcements or holidays

5. Direct Meta Integration

All messages are sent directly using Meta’s WhatsApp Business API.

We do not use third-party services or resellers for sending or managing WhatsApp messages.

Data exchanged through WhatsApp is handled internally and remains within our secure infrastructure.

6. User Controls and Rights

Opt-out of WhatsApp communication at any time via the web portal or support contact.

Access logs related to their WhatsApp communication.

Update or unlink their WhatsApp number from their account.

7. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect improvements, changes in Meta's API, or legal requirements. Any major updates will be communicated via our platform or email prior to enforcement.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

IT Variable Software Solutions

128, Gokulpur, Kalyani, WB, 741250, India

Phone: +91-8282884698

Email: contact@itvariable.com

Website: www.itvariable.com