Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2024

At UK Vein Care, we are dedicated to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we process it. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Who We Are

UK Vein Care is the data controller responsible for the personal data we collect. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: complaints@ukveincare.com
Phone: 0330 808 8704

What Data We Collect

To provide our services, we may collect the following types of data:

• Personal Details: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Email, Phone Number.
• Medical Information: Medical history, consultation notes, and treatment records.
• Insurance Details: Insurance provider information for insured patients.
• Patient Journals: Created during consultations and treatments to document care.

How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

• Provide consultations and treatments.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with you regarding appointments or follow-ups.
• Manage insurance claims for insured treatments.
• Analyze internal data to improve our services and treatments.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data in compliance with applicable laws, including the UK GDPR, based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For non-essential communications or additional services.
• Contractual Necessity: To provide consultations and treatments.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with local healthcare laws and regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: For internal analysis to improve services and treatments.

Data Sharing

We share data only under the following circumstances:

• Insurance Providers: With WPA, Bupa, or other insurers for insured patients.
• Parent Company: Patient data is securely transferred to our parent company in Copenhagen for administrative purposes.

We ensure all data transfers are secure and compliant with GDPR and HIPAA requirements.

Retention Periods

We retain records for the duration allowed by local laws and regulations to ensure compliance and continuity of care.

National Data Opt-Out

We do not share patient data for external research or planning purposes. Any data analysis conducted is strictly internal, anonymized, and used to enhance our treatments and services.

Communication Methods

We use secure, HIPAA-compliant communication channels, including:

• Email
• Phone
• WhatsApp
• Website forms and chat

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for essential functionality and session management. These cookies do not collect personal data and are designed to improve user experience.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

1. Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
2. Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
4. Restriction: Restrict processing of your data under certain conditions.
5. Portability: Request an electronic copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
6. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
7. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for non-essential processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at complaints@ukveincare.com or call 0330 808 8704.

Complaints

If you are unsatisfied with our handling of your data, you may file a complaint with:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Website: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/

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