{"id":26884,"date":"2026-04-09T11:49:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fyldecommunityphysio.co.uk\/?page_id=26884"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:51:35","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fyldecommunityphysio.co.uk\/?page_id=26884","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-spectra-id=\"00c2a0fd\"\tstyle=\"overflow: visible; --spectra-background-color: #FFFFFF75; --spectra-overlay-opacity: 1;\" class=\"spectra-is-root-container alignfull spectra-overlay-color spectra-overflow spectra-background-color spectra-dim-ratio wp-block-spectra-container\" data-orientation=\"vertical\"\t>\n\t\n<div data-spectra-id=\"spectra-2a66aec0-9e38-4821-a9c0-527f8ace6180\" style=\"overflow: visible\" class=\"spectra-overlay-color spectra-overflow wp-block-spectra-container\" data-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\n\t<h1 data-spectra-id=\"spectra-heading-6b316809\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-content\">\n\t\tPrivacy Policy \t<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-spectra-id=\"daf48b7a\"\tstyle=\"overflow: visible; --spectra-overlay-opacity: 1;\" class=\"spectra-is-root-container alignfull spectra-overlay-color spectra-overflow spectra-dim-ratio wp-block-spectra-container\" data-orientation=\"vertical\"\t>\n\t\n<div data-spectra-id=\"spectra-bce261d5-root\" style=\"overflow: visible\" class=\"spectra-overlay-color spectra-overflow wp-block-spectra-container\" data-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\n\t<p data-spectra-id=\"spectra-bce261d5-desc\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-content\">\n\t\t<strong>1. Who We Are<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>At Fylde Community Physio, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you use our services or visit our website.\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Business Name:<\/strong> Fylde Community Physio<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> fyldecommunityphysio@gmail.com<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 07752 812751<br>\u00a0<br><strong>2. What Information We Collect<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>We may collect and process the following information:<br>\u00a0<br><strong>a) Personal Information<\/strong><br>Name<br>Address<br>Date of birth<br>Contact details (phone number, email address)<br>Next of kin details (where relevant)<br>\u00a0<br><strong>b) Health Information<\/strong><br>Medical history<br>Assessment findings<br>Treatment notes<br>GP or healthcare provider details<br>Information relevant to your physiotherapy care<br>\u00a0<br><strong>c) Website Usage Data<\/strong><br>IP address<br>Browser type and device<br>Pages visited and time spent on the website<br>\u00a0<br><strong>3. How We Collect Your Information<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>Information is collected:<br> Directly from you during enquiry, assessment, and treatment<br> Through website enquiry forms<br> During communication via phone or email<br> From family members or carers where appropriate and lawful<br>\u00a0<br><strong>4. Lawful Basis For Processing<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>We process your personal data under the following legal bases:<br>\u00a0<br>For physiotherapy services:<br> Article 6(1)(b) \u2013 Performance of a contract<br> Article 9(2)(h) \u2013 Provision of health or social care<br>\u00a0<br>For responding to enquiries and communication:<br> Article 6(1)(f) \u2013 Legitimate interests<br> Article 6(1)(a) \u2013 Consent (where applicable)<br>\u00a0<br><strong>5. How We Use Your Information<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>We use your data to:<br> Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment<br> Communicate with you about appointments and care<br> Maintain clinical records<br> Process payments and invoices<br> Improve our services<br> Comply with legal and regulatory obligations<br>\u00a0<br><strong>6. How We Store Your Data<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures. This may include<br> Secure electronic systems<br> Password protected devices<br> Locked physical records<br>\u00a0<br>Communication with patients may also take place via a dedicated Fylde Community Physio Gmail account. Reasonable security measures are in place, including password protection and two-factor authentication. However, email communication may carry inherent risks, and sensitive information should not be shared over email.<br>\u00a0<br>We take data security seriously and implement safeguards to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>7. Data Retention<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>Clinical records are retained for a minimum of 8 years following discharge, in line with professional and legal guidance.<br>\u00a0<br>Personal data will be securely deleted or disposed of when no longer required.<br><br><strong>8. Sharing Information<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>We will only share your data when necessary and appropriate, including:<br> With your GP or other healthcare professionals (with your consent)<br> With insurers or payment providers (where applicable)<br> When required by law or regulatory bodies<br>We will never sell your personal data to third parties.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>9. Cookies &amp; Website Tracking<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These may include:<br> Essential cookies (for website functionality)<br> Analytics cookies (to understand website usage)<br>\u00a0<br>You can control cookie settings through your browser.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>10. Your Rights<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:<br> Access your personal data<br> Request correction of inaccurate data<br> Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)<br> Restrict or object to processing<br> Data portability<br> Withdraw consent at any time<br>\u00a0<br>To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>11. Complaints<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us first.<br>\u00a0<br>You also have the right to complain to:<br>Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<br>Wycliffe House<br>Water Lane<br>Wilmslow<br>Cheshire<br>SK9 5AF<br>Telephone: 0303 123 1113<br>Website: www.ico.org.uk<br>\u00a0<br><strong>12. Changes to This Policy<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br>This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. 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