privacy policy
GDPR is bringing in new legal protection for personal information from May 2018. This tells you what personal information I hold and why, and what your rights are.
The Purpose of processing Client Data
In order to give professional treatments, I will need to gather and retain potentially sensitive information about your health. I will only use this information for informing the treatments and associated recommendations concerning aspects of health and wellbeing which I will offer to you. I will also use it to contact you with regard to appointments or any promotions I am offering.
Lawful Basis for holding and using Client Information
The lawful basis under which I hold and use your information is my legitimate interests i.e.my requirement to retain the information in order to provide you with the best possible treatment options and advice
As I hold special category data (i.e. health related information), the Additional Condition under which I hold and use this information is: for me to fulfil my role as a health care practitioner bound by my governing bodies (AOR and IFPA).
What information I hold and what I do with it
In order to give professional treatments, I will need to ask for and keep information about your health. I will only use this for informing treatments and any advice I give as a result of your treatment. The information to be held is:
· Your contact details
· Medical history and other health-related information (which I will take from you at first consultation)
· Treatment details and related notes (which I will take after each consultation)
I will NOT share your information with anyone else (unless required for legal process) without explaining why it is necessary, and getting your explicit consent.
How Long I Retain Your Information for
I will keep your information for 7 years from the last treatment date for insurance purposes.
Your data will not be transferred outside the EU without your consent.
Protecting Your Personal Data
I am committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, I have put in place appropriate technical, physical and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect from you.
I will contact you using the contact preferences you give me in relation to:
Appointment dates and times
Treatment information or information related to your health
Treatments, workshops, special offers and promotions
Your Rights
Full details of your rights can be found here
If you have any questions about how I protect, use and store your data please don’t hesitate to contact me.