Margate Foot Clinic

 Data Protection Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how and when we collect, use, and share information when you attend an appointment at our clinic, purchase a product from us, contact us, or otherwise use our services.  This is to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018.

Information We Collect

To aid your treatment or as part of purchasing something from our business you will normally provide us with certain information, such as your name, email address, postal address, medical information and payment information.  We will store your information on an electronic patient record and diary system which is fully password protected. 

Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It

We will only collect the minimum data required and rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:

•             where it is necessary for the purposes of the provision of health care as needed to provide our services, such as when we use your information to fulfil your podiatry assessment and treatment, or to provide customer support;

•             when you have provided your affirmative consent, which you may revoke at any time, such as by signing up for a mailing list;

•             if necessary to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law;

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Information about our patients/customers is important to our business. We share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:

•             Medical professionals.  With your consent, we will share information with medical professionals such as your GP or consultant to allow continuity of care.

•             Business transfers. If I sell or merge my business, I may disclose your information as part of that transaction, only to the extent permitted by law and with your knowledge.

•             Compliance with laws. I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if I am legally required to.