Privacy Policy

This privacy notice explains how personal data is collected and used through this website. It is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who is the data controller

Dr. Shriti Pattani is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. Enquiries about this notice or your data can be made via the contact page.

What data is collected

• Enquiry details — the name, email address and message content you choose to send when contacting us.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type and pages visited, collected only where you have consented to analytics cookies.

No special category health data is requested or required through this website.

Why it is used and the lawful basis

• Responding to enquiries — legitimate interests (responding to a request you have made) or steps prior to entering a contract.
• Website security and availability — legitimate interests in keeping the site working and secure.
• Analytics and performance measurement — your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

Sharing and international transfers

Personal data is not sold or shared for marketing. It may be processed by service providers who host this website, deliver email or provide analytics, acting on documented instructions. Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Addendum are relied upon.

Retention

Enquiry correspondence is kept for up to 24 months unless a longer period is needed for an ongoing professional engagement or legal obligation. Analytics data is retained for no longer than 14 months.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access your data, to have it corrected or erased, to restrict or object to its processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. Requests can be made via the contact page and will be answered within one month.

If you are unhappy with how your data has been handled you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.

Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies are covered by the Cookies Policy, which explains the categories used and how to change your choices.