Patient Consent Form

1. Introduction

This Patient Consent Form ("Consent Form") is issued by Aitude Technologies, the operator of the SpeechThrive platform. It explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, and your rights as a Patient or Guardian.

By signing the provided consent form from your dashboard, once you logs in, you acknowledge and agree to the terms described herein. If you are a Guardian signing on behalf of a minor Patient, you confirm that you have the legal authority to do so.

2. Parties

3. Consent for Telemedicine Services

I understand that SpeechThrive is a technology platform that facilitates telemedicine consultations between Patients and independent Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).

I voluntarily consent to receiving telemedicine services through the SpeechThrive platform, including but not limited to:

• ✅ Online video/audio consultations with my SLP.
• ✅ Speech assessments and evaluations conducted remotely.
• ✅ Therapy planning and progress monitoring through the platform.
• ✅ Practice exercises and recording reviews by my SLP.

4. Consent for Data Collection

I understand and consent to the collection of the following categories of personal data by SpeechThrive:

• • Personal Identifiers: Name, age, date of birth, gender, contact number, email address, and address.
• • Health Data (Sensitive Personal Data): Speech assessment results, therapy plans, medical history, oral mechanism findings, articulation errors, phonological processes, and clinical notes created by my SLP.
• • Biometric/Audio Data: Voice recordings and video recordings of practice sessions uploaded for SLP review.
• • Guardian Information: If I am a minor, my Guardian's name, relationship, contact details, and consent records.
• • Usage Data: Platform interactions, session history, login activity, and device information.

5. Consent for Data Processing

I understand and consent to the processing of my personal data for the following purposes:

• ✅ To enable my SLP to manage my therapy, conduct assessments, create therapy plans, schedule sessions, and review practice recordings.
• ✅ To provide speech analysis features (via Azure Speech API) as a reference tool for my SLP.
• ✅ To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including record-keeping under the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines.
• ✅ To improve the Platform through anonymized usage analysis.

6. Consent for Data Sharing

I understand and consent to my data being shared with the following parties:

• • My SLP: My SLP has access to my assessment data, therapy plans, practice recordings, and communication history to provide therapy services.
• • Cloud Hosting Providers: We use secure third-party cloud providers to store and process data. These providers are bound by strict data protection obligations.
• • Azure Speech API: Audio data may be transmitted to Microsoft Azure for speech analysis. Azure's data protection practices apply.
• • Legal/Regulatory Authorities: If required by law, court order, or government authority.

7. Data Retention

I understand that my data will be retained:

• • For the duration of my therapy relationship and for a minimum of 3 years after the last interaction.
• • For 10 years if the records are part of a medico-legal case, as required by the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines.
• • I may request deletion of my data by contacting hello@aitude.com, subject to legal retention obligations.

8. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023

I understand that I have the following rights:

• ✅ Right to Access: I can request a copy of my personal data held by SpeechThrive.
• ✅ Right to Correction: I can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• ✅ Right to Erasure: I can request deletion of my data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• ✅ Right to Withdraw Consent: I can withdraw my consent at any time by contacting hello@aitude.com. Withdrawal does not affect previous processing.
• ✅ Right to Grieve: I can lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if my rights are violated.

9. Consent for Minors

• • I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor Patient and have the legal authority to provide this consent.
• • I consent to the collection, processing, and sharing of the minor's personal data as described in Consent Form.
• • I have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of the minor's data on their behalf.

10. Risks & Limitations of Telemedicine

I understand that telemedicine has certain risks and limitations, including:

• ⚠️ Technical issues such as internet connectivity, audio/video quality, and platform downtime.
• ⚠️ Limitations in physical examination compared to in-person consultations.
• ⚠️ Potential delays in diagnosis or treatment due to remote communication.
• ⚠️ Privacy and security risks inherent in electronic communication.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about Consent Form or your data rights, please contact us:

By using SpeechThrive, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Patient Consent Form.

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