According to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data refers to any information concerning an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’). An identifiable natural person is someone who can be directly or indirectly identified, especially by reference to an identifier like a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or factors specific to physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
How We Utilize Your Information This privacy policy outlines how The Clinic will gather and utilize your data:
- To deliver our products and services.
- To process your orders.
- To customize the website for your preferences.
- To respond to specific inquiries.
- To enhance or adjust our services.
- For audits, regulatory purposes, and adherence to industry standards.
Why Does The Clinic Need to Collect and Store Personal Data?
We collect personal data to provide services, address inquiries about our services, and maintain records. We are committed to ensuring that the information we collect is suitable for these purposes and does not infringe upon your privacy. Additionally, for marketing purposes, The Clinic will seek additional consent before contacting you.
Will The Clinic Share My Data with Third Parties?
We may share your data with third-party service providers contracted to The Clinic to assist in providing services. These third parties are obligated to securely maintain your details and only use them to fulfill agreed-upon services. We do not collect sensitive personal data and therefore do not share it with anyone.
How Will The Clinic Use the Personal Data It Collects?
The Clinic will process (collect, store, and use) the information you provide by the GDPR. We strive to keep your information accurate, and up-to-date, and retain it only for as long as necessary based on legal requirements and business needs.
Under What Circumstances Will The Clinic Contact Me?
We aim not to be intrusive and will only request relevant information. The information you provide is subject to rigorous security measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
What Is the Legal Basis for Processing My Data?
The Clinic processes personal data to meet contractual obligations and respond to marketing inquiries.
How Long Will The Clinic Keep My Data?
We will process personal data for the duration of any contract and retain necessary personal data for six years after the contract’s expiration to fulfill legal obligations. After this period, any unnecessary personal data will be deleted.
Where Is My Data Stored?
The Clinic securely stores your data on encrypted servers within the EEA and does not transfer your data outside of this region.
Can I Access the Personal Data The Clinic Holds About Me?
Upon request, The Clinic can confirm the information we hold about you and how it is processed. You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing, among others.
What Should I Do If I’m Unhappy with How My Personal Data Is Used?
If you wish to complain about how your data is processed by The Clinic, you can address your concerns to the The Clinic Managing Director. If you do not receive a response within 30 days, you can escalate the complaint to the ICO.