Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use this website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GPDR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
This website (myretinalsurgeon.co.uk) is operated by:
Mr Konstantinos Kaprinis
Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Based in Leeds, United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the details provided on the Contact page.
What Personal Data do we Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data when you submit an enquiry though the website:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number (if provided)
- Any information you include in your message
We do not intentionally collect sensitive medical information though this website and recommend that detailed medical information is not submitted via the contact form.
How Your Data Is Collected
Your data is collected when:
- You complete and submit an enquiry form on this website
- You contact us via email
Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is used solely for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiry
- To communicate with you regarding your request
- To arrange appointments where appropriate
We do not use your data for marketing purposes and do not send unsolicited communications.
Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data under the lawful basis of:
Legitimate interests – specifically, responding to enquiries and providing information about our services.
Data Sharing
Your personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data may be processed by trusted service providers involved in the operation of this website (such as website hosting or email services), where necessary and with appropriate safeguards in place.
Data Retention
Personal data submitted via this website is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for administrative purposes.
We do not retain personal data longer than required.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.
This website uses encryption (SSL) to protect data transmitted via the website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object or restrict processing in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on this website.
Withdrawal of Consent
Where you have provided consent to the processing of your data, you may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse usage.
For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Linnks
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Children
This website is intended for use by adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.