Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 9, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit the website https://www.ReuelOcho.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines practices regarding your personal information and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information Collected

When you interact with the Website, various types of information about you may be collected and processed. The information collected may include:

2.1 Personal Information

  • Contact Details: such as your name, email address, telephone number, and postal address when you voluntarily provide them (e.g., when you complete a contact form).

2.2 Usage Data

  • Technical Information: such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is collected automatically using cookies and similar technologies. For more details on the use of cookies, please see the Cookie Policy.

2.3 Communications

  • Correspondence: any information you provide when making contact via email or through the Website’s contact form.

3. Use of Your Information

The information collected is used for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide and Improve Services:
    Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and services.

  • Communicate with You:
    Respond to your inquiries, and send you updates.

  • Marketing:
    Send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other information if you have opted in to receive such communications. You may opt out of these communications at any time.

  • Analytics:
    Monitor and analyse usage and trends to enhance user experience and the performance of the Website.

  • Legal Compliance:
    Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

Your personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent:
    Where you have given clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose.

  • Contractual Necessity:
    Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

  • Legitimate Interests:
    Where processing is necessary for legitimate interests, such as improving services, provided your rights do not override these interests.

  • Legal Obligation:
    Where processing is required to comply with a legal obligation.

5. Sharing Your Information

Your privacy is respected, and your personal information will not be sold or rented. However, your information may be shared in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers:
    With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Website or serving users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed to them.

  • Legal Requirements:
    If required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. In such cases, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection in line with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including by implementing standard contractual clauses or other safeguards as required.

7. Data Security

A range of technical procedural measures are implemented to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Please be aware, however, that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

Your personal data will be held only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When your personal data is no longer required, it will either be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable law, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data, including:

  • Access:
    The right to request access to the personal data held about you.

  • Rectification:
    The right to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data corrected.

  • Erasure:
    The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Restriction:
    The right to request that restrictions are placed on the processing of your personal data.

  • Data Portability:
    The right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Objection:
    The right to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please use the contact form on the website. Please note that it may be necessary to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party websites. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites should you visit them.

11. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 16 or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.  The Website does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 or the age of majority in your jurisdiction. If you believe that such information has been inadvertently collected, please make contact immediately using the Website’s contact form, and steps will be taken to delete the information as soon as possible.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy will indicate the most recent update.  You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please use the contact form on the website: https://www.ReuelOcho.com/contact-dr-ocho

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.