Privacy Policy

Katie Lee Chiropody & Podiatry, 120 Gisburn Rd, Barrowford, BB9 6EW

Katie Lee Chiropody & Podiatry is committed to protecting your personal information and this privacy policy relates to our use of your personal information collected from you either in person, via our online enquiry form or information you give us by letter, e-mail , SMS or over the telephone.
‘Personal information’ means any information that is capable of identifying you.
‘We’ means Katie Lee Chiropody & Podiatry
We collect and process data because we have a legal obligation to do so. We ensure it is adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary.

What information we collect and when
We collect and process information when you telephone to make an enquiry or appointment, when you email us, when you access our online enquiry form via our website or if you visit the clinic in person.
At the point of enquiry or booking we may ask you for;
Your name
your date of birth
your address
your telephone number, either landline or mobile or both
your e-mail address
At your appointment, we will ask for information regarding your general health, your previous health and information regarding the condition you are seeking advice about.
We will also ask for information regarding any activities you undertake, your employment and any medication you take.
We will also record the findings of a physical examination.

How we use this information.
We use paper records which are held securely 

We use this information;
1. To provide a legal record of any treatment or advice we provide
2. To ensure continuity of care
3. To contact you in regard to your ongoing treatment.
4. To contact you if new information or treatments become available that may be of benefit to you.
5. We may pass information with your permission to other medical professionals who may be involved in your care; this may include GPs, consultants, occupational health departments or other Health and Care Professions.
6. We may use your information for quality feedback purposes.
7. We may use your information for audit purposes.
We do not pass on your information for commercial purposes.
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that our information is kept up to date and rectified if necessary. It is also your responsibility to inform us if any personal information changes.

How long do we keep personal information
We have a legal obligation to retain records for 8 years after the conclusion of treatment.
If the record relates to a child or young person, the records must be kept until the patient’s 25th birthday or 8 years after death.

How do we protect your information
We take organisational and technical security measures to protect the information against unauthorised disclosure or unlawful processing.

Your rights
You are entitled to a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to have any discrepancies rectified. You can do this by written request to the address at the start of the policy.
Disclosure of your information
We may pass information with your permission to other medical professionals who may be involved in your care; this may include GPs, consultants, occupational health departments or other Health and Care Professions.
This information may be passed on in the form of a written letter which is given to you - if this is the case, the letter becomes your responsibility and the protection of its contents is your responsibility.
If the information is passed electronically by email, it will be password protected and we will take all reasonable precautions to transmit the information securely.
Changes to our privacy policy
All changes will be notified on our website

Cctv
Cctv images are collected and stored
 

Contact details

Any questions regarding this privacy policy should be addressed to: Katie Eyre at the address above or contact can also be made by telephone 07753 285595 or email katieleechiropody@gmail.com