Privacy Policy - Blepharitis.uk

This Privacy Policy describes how Blepharitis.uk ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Data when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand your rights under the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data We Collect

We adopt a data-minimization approach. We only collect data that is strictly necessary for the functioning of this website and the services you request.

Voluntary Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
Usage Data: We may collect anonymous telemetry data regarding how the Service is accessed and used (e.g., page views, browser type). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

2. Use of Data

Your data is used solely for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Service.
To manage your subscription to our newsletter (if applicable).
To monitor the usage of the Service to detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions correctly. We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) which place cookies to help us understand website traffic. You have the right to decline non-essential cookies via your browser settings.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address is immediately deleted from our active distribution list.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data ("the right to be forgotten").
The right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw consent for newsletter processing at any time.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us via the contact mechanisms provided on the website.