Privacy Policy (GDPR)

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/7/2025

Dr Samme Salem Dentist Clinic is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Name, date of birth, and contact details (address, phone, email)
Medical and dental history
Appointment history
Insurance and payment information
Any communications you send us (emails, messages)

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide dental and healthcare services
Manage appointments and follow-ups
Process billing and insurance claims
Maintain medical records as required by law
Contact you for appointment reminders or important updates

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Your consent
Legal obligations (medical and financial recordkeeping)
Legitimate interests (e.g., providing safe and effective care)

4. Data Sharing

We only share your personal data with:

Medical professionals involved in your care
Insurance providers (when necessary)
Regulatory bodies (if legally required)

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (where legally permissible)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email or Phone Number]

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill legal, medical, and regulatory obligations.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Dr Samme Salem Dentist Clinic
Wirral / Liverpool
Email: info@drsammesalem.com
Phone: +44 123456789

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.