Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Your Local Prescriber collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Your Local Prescriber ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website www.yourlocalprescriber.co.uk. We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us:
Email: support@yourlocalprescriber.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided via contact forms or sign-ups)
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time on site (via cookies and analytics)
Communication Data: Information provided through forms, emails, or online chat

We do not collect or store any sensitive personal data (such as health, biometric, or financial data).

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data in the following ways:

When you fill out forms or contact us via the website
When you sign up for newsletters or updates
Automatically through cookies and analytics tools

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries or messages you submit
Improve the website and understand how users interact with it
Send occasional updates or marketing emails if you have opted in
Maintain site security and functionality

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent – when you opt in to receive marketing communications
Legitimate interests – for website analytics, responding to queries, or improving services
Legal obligations – where required by law

6. How We Share Your Data

We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate the website, including:

Website hosting and maintenance providers
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, if used)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

We ensure all third parties are GDPR-compliant and handle your data securely.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted website connection (HTTPS)
Restricted access to personal data
Secure data storage solutions

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@yourlocalprescriber.co.uk.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

11. External Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reading their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our website, and we may notify you of significant updates.

Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact:
Your Local Prescriber
Email: support@yourlocalprescriber.co.uk