Privacy

 

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how we process your data when you visit www.drlaurenmacdonald.com.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before using them, as your use is at your own risk.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information when you interact with our website:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • IP address

  • Any other personal information you provide through our contact form.

Purpose of Processing

We collect and process your personal information for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries.

  • Providing information about our services, events, or products.

  • Managing your account, if applicable.

  • Preventing unlawful activities.

  • Improving website performance and resolving technical issues.

Sharing Information

Your personal information is kept confidential. We do not sell your information. We may share it with our staff, subcontractors, or third-party service providers as necessary for the purposes outlined here, ensuring they adhere to this policy.

2. Social Media

If you interact with us via social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, we may receive personal information from these third parties (e.g., your name, email, location, or interests). We use this information to understand our audience better but do not use it for direct marketing without your consent.

3. Purchases on Our Website

If you purchase services or products (e.g., event tickets) via our website, we may collect billing details such as your name, email, postal address, and payment information. Payments are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), and we may share necessary details with them to complete your transaction.

4. Marketing

We may send you promotional communications if you opt in (e.g., newsletters via Mailer Lite). You can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

5. Objectionable Content

If you submit inappropriate content or behave disruptively, we may process your personal information to respond to such behavior and take appropriate action.

6. Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and improve website performance, including anonymized data like page views, time spent on the site, and IP addresses. You can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out tools.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You can also request that we stop processing your data. To make a request, contact us at lauren.macdonald@doctors.org.uk.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. You share your data at your own risk.

9. Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or as required by law.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be stored or processed outside of the EU. We use safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or Privacy Shield certification, to protect your data during these transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to check back for updates.

Contact

For questions or concerns, please email lauren.macdonald@doctors.org.uk.