MSK Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Kent MSK Clinic, the owner and provider of this Website. Kent MSK Clinic takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

1. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
   1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
   2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
   3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
   4. “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;
   5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
   6. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

1. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Kent MSK Clinic and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

Data collected

1. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
   1. Name
   2. Job Title;
   3. Profession;
   4. Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
   5. Demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
   6. in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Our use of Data

1. For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, Kent MSK Clinic is the “data controller”.
2. We will retain any Data you submit with the option to unsubscribe or withdraw information.
3. Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
4. All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on security see the clause below (Security).
5. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
   1. internal record keeping;
   2. contacting you in relation to your use of the site, including to ensure resources are up to date;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Third party websites and services

1. Kent MSK Clinic may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website.

Links to other websites

1. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of business ownership and control

1. Kent MSK Clinic may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Kent MSK Clinic. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
2. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
3. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

Controlling use of your Data

1. We collect only the data we require for the effective use and management of the site. We will not use the data you submit for:
2. direct marketing purposes; and
3. sharing Data with third parties except third parties involved in managing this site.

The functionality of the Website

1. To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.

Accessing your own Data

1. You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Kent MSK Clinic (where such Data is held.

Security

1. Data security is of great importance to Kent MSK Clinic and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.
2. If password access is required for certain parts of the Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.
3. We endeavor to do our best to protect your Personal Data. However, the transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted to the Website.

General

1. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
2. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
3. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
4. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to this privacy policy

1. Kent MSK Clinic reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

You may contact Kent MSK Clinic using the form provided on this website