{"id":3,"date":"2026-02-20T10:10:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philrichardson.co.uk\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:24:22","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/philrichardson.co.uk\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This website is operated by The Phil Richardson Practice<\/strong>, a private clinical practice based in the United Kingdom. I take your privacy seriously, and this policy explains how your personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit this site or contact me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Information I Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you submit a confidential enquiry through this website, I collect the minimum information needed to respond personally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Your name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Your email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The short message you choose to share<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    You may choose to include information about your health. If you do, it is treated with complete discretion and stored securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This website does not collect any unnecessary personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. How Your Information Is Used<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your information is used only for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Reading and responding to your enquiry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Understanding whether my approach is appropriate for your needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      I do not<\/strong> use your information for marketing, mailing lists or automated decision\u2011making.
      You will never receive a newsletter or promotional email from me unless you explicitly request it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      3. How Your Information Is Stored<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Enquiries submitted through this website are delivered securely via email and handled according to UK GDPR requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I do not<\/strong> store your information in external marketing databases or automated CRM systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Your data is never shared with third parties unless legally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      4. Confidentiality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      All enquiries are read personally<\/strong>, not by assistants or automated systems.
      Anything you share is held in strict confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If your enquiry leads to a clinical consultation, you will receive further information on how your clinical records are handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      5. Your Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Under UK GDPR, you may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Access to the information I hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Correction of any inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Deletion of your information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        To request any of the above, you can contact me using the same private email address used for confidential enquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        6. Cookies and Website Analytics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • No advertising cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • No behavioural tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • No third\u2011party analytics scripts unless explicitly added later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          If website analytics are added in the future, this policy will be updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          7. Links to Other Websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          This website may contain occasional links to trusted external sites.
          I am not responsible for their privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          8. Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          If you have questions about this policy or your data, you can contact me directly at:<\/p>\n\n\n

          \n Confidential enquiry<\/legend>