Data Protection

At Manchester Anaesthesia Group, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and maintaining confidentiality at all times. We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all relevant UK data-protection and healthcare confidentiality requirements.

This notice explains how we process, store and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us.

Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for personal information processed via this website is:

Manchester Anaesthesia Group
Manchester, United Kingdom

Email: info@manchesteranaesthesia.co.uk
Phone: +44 000 000 0000

If you have any questions regarding how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details above.

Information We Process

We may process personal information you choose to share with us, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Details of your enquiry or message
• Appointment or clinical information if voluntarily provided

We also collect standard technical information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser and operating system
• Pages visited and duration of visit
• Access date/time and referring website
• Cookie or analytics data used to improve website performance

We do not intentionally collect medical or clinical information online unless you explicitly include it in your enquiry. If received, it is handled securely and confidentially.

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data only where there is a lawful basis under UK GDPR, including:

• Responding to requests and enquiries submitted through the website
• Arranging clinical care, consultations or referrals when requested
• Managing, maintaining and improving our website and security
• Fulfilling legal or regulatory obligations required of healthcare professionals
• With your consent, sending relevant information about our services

We will never sell or misuse your personal data.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only when necessary and appropriate, such as:

• With consultants within Manchester Anaesthesia Group involved in your enquiry or care
• With hospitals or healthcare providers where required to arrange treatment
• With trusted providers supporting website hosting, IT or email systems under confidentiality agreements
• Where legally required by regulators, authorities or professional bodies

Where data is transferred outside the UK by a service provider, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to maintain protection.

Data Storage & Security

We use secure systems and technical controls to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure. Only authorised personnel involved in managing enquiries or delivering care can access your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this notice and to comply with legal and professional healthcare retention requirements.

Information no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to be informed how your data is used
• The right to access the information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
• The right to request erasure of your information (in certain circumstances)
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent at any time when consent is the legal basis for processing

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Data Controller section above.

Updates to This Notice

We may update this Data Protection Notice from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

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