Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy 
& Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: 2nd July 2006

Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This page explains how we use your personal data, how cookies are used on our website, and the terms governing your use of this website.

Website Terms of Use

By accessing and using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

Website Content

The information provided on this website is for general information only. Although we make every effort to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, it may be amended without prior notice.

Information on this website should not be considered medical advice and should not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Individual suitability for treatments can only be determined during a clinical consultation.

Accuracy of Information

While we take reasonable care to ensure the information on this website is accurate, Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of the information contained within this website.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch excludes liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information contained within this website.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, photographs, logos, graphics, branding, videos and website design, is owned by or licensed to Millhouse Clinic and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download or print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish or commercially exploit any content without our prior written permission.

Any trademarks appearing on this website that are not owned by Millhouse Clinic are acknowledged where applicable.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These websites operate independently of Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices or availability.

The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch (“we”, “our”, “us”) is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this website.

Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch
Radford Road, Birmingham B48 7LD

Email: info@millhouseclinicsalvechurch.com

Telephone: 0121 493 6906

What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you contact us or use our website:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Information provided in enquiry forms
  • Appointment requests
  • Marketing preferences
  • IP address
  • Website usage information collected through cookies

Where you become a patient, additional health information may be collected separately as part of your medical consultation and treatment records.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Arrange appointments
  • Provide requested treatments or services
  • Send appointment confirmations or reminders
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
  • Send marketing communications where you have given your consent


Our Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent (for marketing communications and non-essential cookies)
  • Performance of a contract (to provide requested services)
  • Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries, improving our services and website)
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Where applicable, the provision of healthcare services and management of health records


Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • IT support providers
  • Online booking systems
  • Payment processors
  • Email providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Regulatory authorities where required by law


All third parties are required to keep your information secure and process it in accordance with UK data protection legislation.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.

Website enquiries are generally retained for up to 12 months, unless they lead to becoming a client.

Clinical records are retained in accordance with current legal, professional and regulatory requirements relating to healthcare records.

Marketing preferences are retained until you withdraw your consent.

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 personal information where appropriate
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Request transfer of your data (data portability)
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent


To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

Marketing

If you choose to receive marketing communications from us, you may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting the clinic directly.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your personal information, we would appreciate the opportunity to address them.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information can be found at www.ico.org.uk.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help the website function correctly, improve user experience and provide information about website usage.

Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others require your consent.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.

Examples include:

  • Website security
  • Page navigation
  • Form submissions
  • Cookie preference storage


Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance and user experience.

Google Analytics may collect information including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Device type
  • Browser information
  • Approximate geographical location

Google Analytics does not identify you personally.

Social Media Cookies

Where social media functionality is enabled (such as Facebook or Instagram sharing), these providers may place cookies on your device.

These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms.

Embedded Video Cookies

Our website may contain embedded videos from YouTube or Vimeo.

Viewing these videos may allow those providers to place cookies on your device.

Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further information.

WordPress Cookies

As this website is built using WordPress, certain cookies may be used to ensure website functionality and improve your browsing experience.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be asked whether you wish to accept non-essential cookies.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through our cookie settings or by adjusting your browser preferences.

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Copyright

© Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch. All Rights Reserved.

The content of this website may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, stored or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch, except for your own personal, non-commercial use.

You may print or download extracts for personal use only and may share content with others for their personal use provided Millhouse Clinic Alvechurch is acknowledged as the source.

Commercial use or reproduction of any content without written permission is strictly prohibited.

Changes to This Policy

Millhouse Clinics Alvechurch reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Terms of Use at any time.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.