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This Privacy Policy explains how the practice of Mr Sudarshan Munigangaiah (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use our website [WEBSITE URL].
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Website is operated on behalf of Mr Sudarshan Munigangaiah, Consultant Adult and Paediatric Spinal Surgeon.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07344 666787
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact, enquiry or appointment forms
Any other information you voluntarily provide
Technical data such as IP address, browser type and device information
Some of the information you may choose to share, for example when describing your symptoms, is special category data concerning your health. We ask that you keep any health information shared through this Website to a minimum, as online forms are not a secure channel for detailed medical history. This is discussed fully at your consultation instead.
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and contact requests
To arrange and manage appointments
To provide information about the practice and its services
To improve our website and user experience
To maintain website security and functionality
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate interests, where such interests do not override your rights
Where we process special category data concerning your health, we do so on the basis of your explicit consent, or where processing is necessary for the provision of healthcare.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal and professional record-keeping requirements.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data.
Your information may only be shared with:
Trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, under confidentiality agreements
Your insurer or GP, where relevant to your care and with your knowledge
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] .
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be revised accordingly.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07344 666787
