At The Talking Tales, transparency, clinical ethics, patient safety, and data confidentiality form the bedrock of our speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive healthcare services. This document outlines our data protection measures under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, clinical compliance under National Medical Commission (NMC) & Rehabilitation Council guidelines, and operational policies.
The Talking Tales (“Talking Tales”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates clinical speech, language, swallowing, voice, and developmental therapy services, telehealth consultation platforms, and educational partnership programs. We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all personal and sensitive health data collected from patients, parents/guardians, adult clients, educational institutions, and healthcare partners.
This Privacy Policy governs data collection across our website (thetalkingtales.com), digital screening tools, appointment booking mechanisms, telemedicine portals, and physical clinics in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Telangana. It is formulated in strict compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA 2023 - India), the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules 2011, and international data privacy principles.
We process personal and health data strictly on the basis of informed, explicit consent and clinical necessity for the following purposes:
Administering personalized speech-language assessments, formulating Individualized Education & Therapy Plans (IEPs), and tracking rehabilitative progress.
Managing appointment bookings, tele-practice connections, session reminders, and follow-up care instructions.
Conducting structured on-campus screenings and teacher-parent collaborative guidance with explicit school and parental authorization.
Adhering to statutory medical record-keeping mandates, legal compliance, fraud prevention, and clinical quality audits.
A significant portion of our clinical speech therapy services is directed toward children under the age of 18. In strict adherence to Section 9 of the DPDP Act 2023:
We employ comprehensive physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect sensitive clinical data:
We DO NOT sell, rent, monetize, or commercially trade your personal or health data. Data is shared strictly on a need-to-know basis with:
Under applicable data protection laws, you retain the following enforceable rights:
This website, its online screening tools, assessment questionnaires, and blog articles are intended purely for informational, educational, and guidance purposes. They do NOT constitute medical diagnosis, clinical prescription, or emergency medical treatment.
Browsing this website, submitting an online contact form, completing an online developmental checklist, or downloading resource materials does not establish a formal doctor-patient or therapist-client clinical relationship. A clinical relationship is formed only upon execution of formal clinical intake, mutual consent documentation, and an individualized assessment by a qualified speech-language pathologist or allied healthcare professional.
Speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing rehabilitation outcomes vary considerably from person to person. Progress is contingent upon multiple clinical factors, including the nature and severity of the underlying condition, neurological status, age of intervention, consistency of clinical sessions, and adherence to home practice recommendations. The Talking Tales makes no explicit or implied guarantees of specific clinical cures or standardized timelines.
Our website, inquiry forms, and online chat channels are not monitored 24/7 for acute medical emergencies. If you or your child experience severe medical distress, sudden acute choking/aspiration episodes, sudden loss of consciousness, acute airway blockage, or acute neurological emergencies, please contact emergency healthcare services (e.g., Dial 112 / 108 in India) or visit your nearest hospital casualty department immediately.
Our interactive screening tools for children, teenagers, and adults are preliminary checklists intended solely to highlight red flags and indicators that may warrant professional evaluation. They do not replace standard psychometric batteries, formal videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS/FEES), clinical articulation tests, or standardized language diagnostic assessments conducted by licensed clinicians.
The Talking Tales strictly adheres to the National Medical Commission (NMC) Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations, the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) guidelines, the Consumer Protection Act, and statutory healthcare marketing regulations in India:
We strictly prohibit and refrain from using exaggerated claims, superlatives, or self-laudatory descriptions such as “best doctor,” “No. 1 clinic,” “100% success rate,” or “guaranteed cure.” Clinical rehabilitation outcomes vary individually and cannot be guaranteed.
In compliance with statutory medical advertising codes, using patient testimonials, before-and-after treatment photographs or videos, or clinical outcome reviews for promotional and marketing purposes is strictly banned and not published on this platform.
Healthcare is a sacred public trust. The Talking Tales explicitly enforces:
All clinical, diagnostic, and therapy details published by The Talking Tales are strictly objective, educational, and evidence-based. They are intended solely to assist individuals and families in understanding speech, language, swallowing, voice, and developmental communication needs, without making comparative or disparaging claims against other practitioners or healthcare organizations.
By accessing our website, booking appointments, engaging in tele-practice therapy, or participating in institutional programs with The Talking Tales, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.
For online speech and language sessions:
All therapeutic worksheets, screening methodologies, diagnostic templates, logos, design assets, and content published by The Talking Tales are the exclusive intellectual property of The Talking Tales. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, commercial redistribution, or resale is strictly prohibited under the Copyright Act, 1957.
These Terms and any clinical or operational dispute arising from the use of our website or services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal proceedings or dispute resolutions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Telangana, India.
Educational institutions, preschools, pediatric clinics, and rehabilitation hospitals engaging The Talking Tales for on-site screenings, clinical integration, therapist staffing, or teacher enablement workshops agree to the following standards:
In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and the Information Technology Act 2000, The Talking Tales has appointed a dedicated Grievance Redressal & Privacy Officer to address any data protection concerns, consent withdrawals, or clinical documentation queries.
Policies are audited periodically by clinical and legal professionals to remain compliant with evolving healthcare mandates and privacy frameworks. Continued use of Talking Tales services represents ongoing acceptance of the latest policy terms.