Privacy Policy – Updated November 2020 Glasgow Eye Doctor Privacy Statement Your privacy is very important to us, this privacy policy explains how we use and protect any information given. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be in accordance with our privacy policy. The information that you submit is only used by Glasgow Eye Doctor and no information is permanently stored by a third party. You can inform us at any time if you wish to withdraw any or all consents given, by writing to us : Mamun Rahman, Ross Hall Hospital, 221 Crookston Road, Glasgow, G52 3NQ. Glasgow Eye Doctor may change this policy at any time by updating this page. Website The information contained within this website is for information purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for a consultation with a medical practitioner. We have taken great care to make the information within this website correct at the time of writing, however, we accept no liability for inaccuracies as the information is for guidance only and does not replace a Medical Consultation. Privacy Policy Personal data submitted on this website will be used for the purposes specified in the privacy policy or in relevant parts of the website. What we may collect:
Name, Address, Gender, Occupation, GP details, medical history
Contact information, phone number and email address
Other general information such as interests etc.
What we do with the information: We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
Electronic and manual internal record keeping
We may periodically send promotional/update emails about new treatments, special offers or other information which you may find useful.
Website Cookies A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. Links to other websites If our website contains links to other websites you should note once clicked on this link to leave our site, we don’t then have control over that website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. Right to be forgotten In line with the principles set out in GDPR you have the right to request that all personal data held by Glasgow Eye Doctor is erased, but only after a minimum period of 6 years has elapsed since your last treatment, and assuming that this information is not subject to ongoing issues for which it may be required. Access You have the right to access all the information Glasgow Eye Doctor holds on you, either electronic or written, including photographs, at any time. To do so you must inform us in writing of your request. If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect. Data Protection Mamun Rahman is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration number Z2959247). We take all precautions to keep your information private and secure, however, data transmission across the internet may not be secure and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.
