Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how LW Neurophysio uses and protects any information that you gie LW Neurophysio when you use this website. LW Neurophysio is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. LW Neurophysio reserves the right, at its discretion, to make changes to any part of the Website, the Information or these Terms. LW Neurophysio may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. It is important you check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.This policy is effective from April 2024. By continuing to use the Website you agree to be bound by these Terms as amended.
What we collect
We may require basic information which identifies you as an individual (“Personal Information”), such as your name, email address and phone number, in order to enable you to take advantage of particular services that we offer.
What we do with the information we gather
Internal record keeping;· Contacting you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, telephone or post. If you do not wish us to make use of your Personal Information in this way, please email leannejwilliiamsphysio@gmail.com. We will also give you the opportunity to opt out of future marketing whenever we send you marketing material. You can also opt out at any time by contacting us.
Security and Storage of Information
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place highly encrypted electronic systems and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Any paper based information is stored securely in locked filing cabinets. Client related clinical notes is stored in a secure cloud based system which is GDPR compliant. Personal information is stored in a secure environment, protected by security controls and two factor authentication.
Retention of information
LW Neurophysio adheres to guidelines set by its professional bodies with regard to the duration of storing data. The duration of data storage is in line with our insurance policy requirements. Personal data is kept for 7 years following the last occasion of treatment. For minors (those under the age of 18), records will be kept for 7 years past the age of maturity (until they have reached 25).
How we use Cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site or page. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. LW Neurophysio uses traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. LW Neurophysio does not use cookie technology to collect Personal Information. You may also wish to refer to www.allaboutcookies.org.You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. The Internet is a global environment and using the Internet to collect and process data can involve the transmission of data on an international basis. Therefore, by browsing our Website and communicating electronically with us, you acknowledge our processing of data in this way. However, we will endeavour to protect all Personal Information collected through our Website in accordance with our data protection standards.
Controlling your personal information
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your explicit permission or are required by law to do so. Employees, associates and agents of LW Neurophysio, may be given access to any Personal Information which we collect, but their use shall be limited to the performance of their duties and in line with the reason for processing. Our employees, associates and agents who have access to your Personal Information are required to keep that information confidential and are not permitted to use it for any purposes other than to enable you to use the Website or to deal with requests which you submit to us. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about LW Neurophysio and other information related to our industry. You may request details of personal information which we hold about you. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email on leannejwilliamsphysio@gmail.com on we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, or have any other data protection related issues or queries, please write to Data Controller as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your request in an appropriate manner. For information on contacting the ICO please see their website www.ico.org.uk.