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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: 9 December 2024

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

PharmacyWebsite is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains how we handle your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including: Personal Information: • Name and contact details (email address, phone number) • Business information (pharmacy name, address, registration numbers) • Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers) • Communication preferences Automatically Collected Information: • Device information (browser type, operating system) • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site) • IP address and location data • Cookies and similar tracking technologies Information from Third Parties: • Analytics data from Google Analytics • Social media information if you connect your accounts

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: • Provide, maintain, and improve our services • Process transactions and send related information • Send promotional communications (with your consent) • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests • Monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions • Personalise and improve your experience • Comply with legal obligations Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR): • Contract performance: To provide our services to you • Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate with you • Consent: For marketing communications and cookies • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: Service Providers: • Hosting providers (for website hosting) • Payment processors (for secure payment handling) • Email service providers (for communications) • Analytics providers (for usage analysis) Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data: Technical Measures: • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit • Encrypted storage for sensitive data • Regular security assessments and updates • Secure access controls and authentication Organisational Measures: • Staff training on data protection • Access limited to authorised personnel only • Data protection impact assessments • Regular review of security policies While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to implementing best practices.

5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights: Right of Access: You can request a copy of your personal data we hold. Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of processing in certain circumstances. Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service provider. Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing. Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at mohammed@pharmacywebsite.co

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to: • Remember your preferences • Understand how you use our website • Improve our services • Provide personalised content Types of Cookies We Use: • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function • Analytics cookies: Help us understand website usage • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Third-Party Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visits.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected: • Account information: Retained while your account is active and for 7 years after closure for legal purposes • Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes • Marketing preferences: Retained until you withdraw consent • Analytics data: Retained for 26 months After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place: • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO • Adequacy decisions where the destination country provides adequate protection • Other legally approved transfer mechanisms We primarily use service providers based in the UK and European Economic Area.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by: • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page • Updating the "Last updated" date • Sending an email notification for significant changes We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Data Controller: PharmacyWebsite Email: mohammed@pharmacywebsite.co Phone: +44 785 713 7258 Address: 2 Calverley St, Leeds LS1 3EY, United Kingdom You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): Website: ico.org.uk Phone: 0303 123 1113

Privacy Questions?

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, our Data Protection team is here to help.

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