My Gynae – Privacy, Cookies & Terms of Use

Last updated: August 21st, 2025

1. Privacy Policy

Who We Are

My Gynae Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides specialist gynaecological care.

Registered address: 25 St John Street, Manchester, M3 4DT, UK

Contact: consultant@mygynaec.co.uk

We act as data controller for all patient and website user data in compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018,

and GMC confidentiality guidance.

What Information We Collect

 Medical & Appointment Data: Name, Date of Birth, contact details, medical history, GP/referral letters, clinical notes,

prescriptions.

 Communications: Emails, SMS, WhatsApp or telephone correspondence.

 Website Data: Cookies, IP address, browser/device information (see Cookie Policy).

How We Use Your Data

 Delivering safe, effective healthcare.

 Scheduling and managing appointments.

 Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

 With your consent, we will contact you with updates about services.

Confidentiality & GMC Alignment

We strictly follow GMC confidentiality standards:

 We only share identifiable information when it is necessary for your care or required by law.

 We use the minimum necessary information when sharing with other professionals.

 We respect your right to privacy and will obtain consent wherever required.

Sharing of Data

We may share information with:

 GPs, NHS Trusts, laboratories, pharmacists, and other clinicians.

 IT and secure record storage providers under Data Processing Agreements.

 Never with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage & Retention

 Secure storage: Records are encrypted and/or held in locked systems, which are GDPR Compliant.

 Retention: In line with the NHS Records Management Code of Practice (minimum 8 years for adult health records; longer for obstetric and gynaecological records).

Your Rights

You can:

 Request access to your records.

 Request corrections or erasure.

 Withdraw consent (e.g. for marketing).

 File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Requests should be emailed to consultant@mygynaec.co.uk. We will respond within one month.

2. Cookie Policy

We use cookies on mygynaec.co.uk to make our website work and to improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies

 Essential Cookies: Enable secure booking forms and core site functionality.

 Analytics Cookies (optional): Help us understand visitor numbers and website use (via Google Analytics).

 Preference Cookies: Remember language or display settings.

Consent

When you first visit, a banner will ask you to accept or manage cookies.

You may withdraw or update your consent at any time via your browser settings.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use:

 Google Analytics (if enabled) to monitor traffic.

 No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

3. Terms of Use

By using mdgclinic.com or our services, you agree to the following terms:

Medical Disclaimer

 Content on this site is for general information only.

 It should not replace consultation with a qualified clinician.

 In emergencies, call 999 or NHS 111.

User Responsibilities

 You must not misuse the site, attempt unauthorised access, or submit false information.

 Any forms submitted must be completed truthfully.

Intellectual Property

 All content, branding, and imagery on this site are owned by My Gynae Ltd.

 You may not reproduce or distribute without permission.

Liability

 While we aim for accuracy, information on this site may not always be complete or up to date.

 We are not liable for any loss resulting from reliance on site content.

External Links

 We may link to trusted third-party or NHS websites.

 We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by English law, and disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

4. Updates to Policies

We review these policies annually or whenever laws change. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “last

updated” date.