Privacy Notice Dr Jane McKay - Sole Trader
Privacy Notice Dr Jane McKay - Sole Trader
I am committed to protecting your privacy and being open about how I use your information. This notice explains what personal data I collect, why I collect it, how I use it, and your rights under UK GDPR.
What information I collect
I may collect the following information when you interact with my website or services:
Contact form: your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
Pre‑consultation questionnaire: information you choose to share about your wellbeing, goals, or background to help me understand your needs.
Analytics: Google Analytics collects anonymised information about how visitors use the site (e.g., pages viewed, time on site, device type).
Email or direct contact: if you contact me directly, I may keep a record of that communication.
I do not collect any unnecessary information, and I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.
Why I collect your data
Under UK GDPR, I rely on:
Legitimate interests - to respond to enquiries, run my business, improve my website, and provide services.
Consent - when you choose to provide information in a form or questionnaire.
Contract - when we work together and I need information to deliver services.
How I use your information
I use your information to:
Respond to your enquiry
Provide wellbeing or consultancy services
Prepare for consultations
Improve my website and user experience
Maintain business records
Communicate with you about your enquiry or services
Who I share your data with
I only share data when necessary to run my business:
Google Analytics (anonymised website usage data)
Email provider (to receive your messages)
Scheduling or questionnaire tools if you use them to book or complete forms
I do not share your personal data with third parties for advertising or unrelated purposes.
International transfers
Some tools I use (e.g., Google) may store data outside the UK. I only use providers that offer appropriate safeguards under UK GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
How long I keep your data
I keep personal data only for as long as necessary:
Enquiry emails: up to 12 months
Client records: up to 7 years (professional practice standard)
Analytics data: as per Google’s retention settings
You can ask me to delete your information at any time unless I am required to keep it for legal or professional reasons.
Your rights
You have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Make a complaint to the ICO
If you’d like to exercise any of these rights, contact me using the details below.
Contact
Dr Jane McKay
Email: jane@drjanemckay.com
Location: United Kingdom
Updates to this notice
I may update this notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.