Beechill Clinic is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This notice explains how we use your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
For the purposes of data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), the data controller is:
Beechill Clinic Ltd
3 Mount Oriel, Saintfield Road, Belfast BT8 7HR
02894438655
support@beechillclinic.com
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information about you:
- Identity and contact details: name, address, date of birth, telephone number, email.
- Health information: medical history, consultation notes, test results and other information you provide as part of your care (special category data under UK GDPR).
- Payment details: when making private payments for consultations or services.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited on our site, and interaction data (if using cookies or analytics).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide safe and effective medical care.
- Arrange tests, referrals, prescriptions and follow-up care.
- Communicate with you about your appointments and results.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. RQIA, GMC).
- Improve our website and services.
- Send marketing information only where you have given consent.
Our lawful basis for processing health information is the provision of healthcare and treatment (UK GDPR Article 9(2)(h)).
Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:
- Partner laboratories, pharmacies and imaging providers.
- Your NHS GP or other healthcare professionals (with your consent).
- Regulators such as RQIA or GMC where legally required.
- Service providers who support our IT and secure data storage.
We will never sell your information to third parties.
Data Security and Storage
Your information is stored securely. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect against unauthorised access, misuse or loss. Some records must be retained for a set period in line with Department of Health guidance (usually a minimum of 10 years after last contact).
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Request erasure (where appropriate).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request transfer of your data (data portability).
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how your data has been handled.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@beechillclinic.com
Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technology to collect technical data. You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy (if separate) for more information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time and will post any changes on this page. Please check back regularly.
Contact
For any queries about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Frances McGratten
Email: support@beechillclinic.com
Address: 3 Mount Oriel, BT8 7HR