Privacy Poilcy

Privacy Policy for Dr. Beatriz Suarez, Consultant Dermatologist

Last updated: 18 December 2023

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Thank you for choosing Dr. Beatriz Suarez, Consultant Dermatologist at Healthshare, Winchester, Hampshire SO211HU. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By seeking Dermatology services from Dr. Beatriz Suarez, you consent to the terms detailed in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

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1.1 Personal Information

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We may collect the following personal information when you engage with Dr. Beatriz Suarez's dermatology services:

• Full name

• Date of birth

• Contact information (address, email, phone number)

• Medical history and information

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1.2 Sensitive Personal Data

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Given the nature of dermatology services, we may also collect sensitive personal data related to your health, medical conditions, and treatments.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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2.1 Treatment and Care

To provide dermatology services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.

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2.2 Administrative Purposes

To manage appointments, process payments, and maintain medical records.

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2.3 Communication

To communicate with you regarding appointments, treatment plans, and important updates related to your care.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For specific processing activities, we will seek your consent.

• Contractual necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations when providing dermatology services.

• Legal obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

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4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal information. Given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

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5. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless necessary for the provision of dermatology services or required by law.

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6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access

• The right to rectification

• The right to erasure

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to data portability

• The right to object

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7. Retention of information

We will retain your personal information for 180 days or as long as we need it to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected in ths Privacy Policy. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.

 

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page.

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9. Contact Us / data protection officer

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact Dr. Beatriz Suarez's office at Heathshare clinic Winchester or email contact@drsuarezdermatology.com.