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Privacy policy

How your personal information is collected, used, stored and protected.

Dot to Dot Nutrition is committed to handling personal information responsibly and confidentially. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected when you visit this website, make an enquiry or use nutritional therapy services. Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Website Hosting

This website is hosted by Cloudflare. When you visit the website, limited technical information may be recorded in standard server logs for security and performance purposes, including:

  • Browser type and device information
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Referral sources

This website does not use advertising tracking, and this information is not used to identify you personally.

Cookies & analytics

This website uses essential cookies needed for it to function correctly, such as remembering your cookie preference. With your consent, it also uses Google Analytics (provided by Google) to understand how visitors use the site, so it can be improved. Google Analytics sets cookies and processes anonymised usage data (with IP anonymisation enabled); it is only loaded if you select "Accept" on the cookie banner, and is not used at all if you decline. No advertising cookies are used. You can change your choice at any time by clearing this site's data in your browser, and you can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see Google's privacy policy.

Booking & Enquiries

Getting Started Sessions and consultations are booked through Zanda, a practice management system, which sends booking confirmation emails. Card payments are processed by Stripe. Enquiries submitted through the contact form are delivered to Nina by email. These providers process the details you provide only to arrange your booking or deliver your message.

Information You May Provide

You may provide personal information through:

  • Contact forms
  • Booking consultations
  • Completing questionnaires and food diaries
  • Getting Started Sessions and consultations
  • Email, telephone or video consultations
  • Purchasing consultations
  • Ordering supplements or functional testing

This information may include:

  • Name, date of birth and contact details
  • Medical history and current symptoms
  • Lifestyle and dietary information
  • Medication and supplement information
  • Family health history
  • Test results
  • Consultation notes and recommendations
  • Payment information

How Your Information Is Used

Your information is collected and processed in order to:

  • Provide nutritional therapy and lifestyle support
  • Communicate regarding appointments and consultations
  • Create personalised recommendations and plans
  • Arrange functional testing
  • Maintain professional records
  • Process payments and invoices

Your information is only used where there is a lawful basis for doing so, including the provision of direct healthcare services and legitimate business interests.

Functional Testing & Supplements

Where functional testing or supplements are recommended, limited personal information may be shared with relevant laboratories or supplement companies in order to process orders. Only the information necessary to provide these services will be shared.

Confidentiality

All information shared during consultations and within questionnaires is treated confidentially. Information will only be shared with third parties where:

  • You have provided consent
  • There is a legal obligation to do so
  • There is a serious safeguarding or safety concern

Anonymous case information may occasionally be discussed for professional supervision or educational purposes without identifying personal details.

Data Storage & Retention

Client records are stored securely using password-protected systems and secure platforms.

In line with professional practice requirements:

  • Adult client records are retained for 8 years following the conclusion of care
  • Children's records are retained until their 25th birthday (or 26th birthday where appropriate)

Marketing Communications

If you choose to subscribe to emails or newsletters, you may receive occasional updates or marketing communications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data where appropriate
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request a copy of your data
  • Object to certain types of data processing

Requests should be made in writing and will usually be responded to within 30 days.

Data Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your personal information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access. However, while every effort is made to maintain secure systems, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed as completely secure.

Complaints

If you have any concerns regarding how your personal information has been handled, please contact Dot to Dot Nutrition directly in the first instance. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact me by completing a Contact Form.