Privacy Statement

Your name, address, telephone number, email address, next of kin details, date of birth, GP details, medical history/details (including current medication)

To enable Emma Smith to be able to appropriately provide treatment to you. If appropriate/necessary to contact your GP, a local Podiatrist or CCT (Community Care Team) with regard to any findings that could need onward referral if outside of our remit of treatment. We may also use your contact details to provide you with appointment reminders as necessary via telephone, SMS or email.  

Who will have access to the Data?

Emma Smith solely has access to all data held.

AT NO POINT WILL ANY OF YOUR INFORMATION BE PASSED ON TO ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY without your consent.

All information given is stored on written notes kept securely in a locked cupboard. Patient telephone numbers or Facebook Messenger details may also be stored on Emma Smith’s mobile phone/iPad which are secured with a pin password.  

In line with the legal requirements of holding medical data, your record is stored for 7 years (or in the case of a minor until that minor reaches the age of 25 years) from the date of last treatment by us.

Please note that your right to be forgotten cannot override the legal requirement to keep medical notes for the mandatory period

All data will be destroyed after 7 years, or in the case of a minor once that minor reaches the age of 25 years

Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

Emma Smith of The Bournemouth Footcare Company is registered with the ICO 

Please contact Emma Smith directly if further information is required, using the details below.