This privacy policy, as part of the consent form, sets out how I use and protect any personal information that you provide me with. I am committed to ensure that your privacy is protected.
Should I ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using my services, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.
This privacy policy is effective from 9/12/2024 and will be regularly reviewed and updated.
Any identifiable information that you share with me will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy
Why I collect your data:
I collect your personal data because you give me consent to do so, to provide independent nutrition and dietetic services to you.
I may collect the following information:
-Basic personal information, including: Name, DOB, age, sex, next of kin, GP name and address, marital status, living arrangements and occupation
-Contact information – home address, email and contact telephone numbers
-Clinical and health information provided by the client
I require this information for:
-Professional clinical record-keeping of client information in accordance with the Association for Nutrition (AfN)guidanceon record-keeping
-Sharing information with relevant healthcare professionals (only when consent is given by the client)
In exceptional circumstances, information about a client may be disclosed without consent if it is in the public interest to do so. This might be in circumstances when disclosing the information is necessary to prevent a serious crime or serious harm to other people.
Security:
I am committed to ensure that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, I have put in place standard operating procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect.
Controlling your personal information:
I will not distribute, sell, or lease your personal information to third parties unless I have your explicit permission or are required by law to do so.
You may request details of personal information which I hold about you under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you would like a copy of the information held on our files, please contact me at shanynutrition@gmail.com
If you believe that any information I am holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact me as soon as possible. I will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
Records made by me relating to the care of a client will be stored for seven years (in line with the General Data Protection Regulation in the United Kingdom)
If you would like to withdraw consent to your data, or have your information deleted, please contact me directly at shanynutrition@gmail.com