As a herbal practitioner, it is important to maintain the trust and confidence of my patients. The following Privacy Policy will tell you when and why I collect your personal information, how I use it, the limited conditions under which I may disclose it to others and how I keep it secure.

Who I am:    Deborah Evans: Herbalist & Naturopath
Tel: 07748115610
Email: debs@theremedygarden.co.uk

• Personal data is collected in a private and confidential consultation. The details include name, address, date of birth, telephone number, email address along with any personal health information, that is relevant, in order for you to be treated.
• Consent is a lawful base for processing personal information under the GDPR.  Consent for collecting your personal data will be seen given by the fact of your agreement to a private consultation and the signing of a document informing this.
• I will only share your personal data with your explicit consent. This will only be if I need to contact your GP, consultant or another health practitioner.   You have a right to withdraw this consent at any time.
• No personal data is stored electronically other than email addresses. All data is stored manually in locked cabinets.
• Data will be retained for 7 years.  This is a requirement of my Health Professionals Insurance policy held with Balens Ltd.

 YOUR RIGHTS:

• You have the right to request a copy of your personal data at any time.
• If you believe that any of the data, I hold is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact me. Any necessary corrections will be made as soon as possible and you will be notified when.
• In certain circumstances you have the right to request that your personal data be erased.
• In certain circumstances you have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data if you have a particular reason for wanting to do this.