Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the user of this website and Hummingbirds Medical Limited, the owner and provider of this Website.  Hummingbirds Medical Limited 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. the references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedule or appendices of this privacy policy;
   3. a reference to the 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 and modification or amendment of it;
   6. the headings and sub-heading do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

1. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Hummingbirds Medical Limited 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:

a. Name;

b. Date of Birth;

c. Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

d. Demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;

e. IP address (automatically collected);

in each case, in accordance  with this privacy policy.

Our use of Data

1. For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, Hummingbirds Medical Limited is the “data controller”.
2. We will retain any Data you submit indefinitely, until either your surgery requests deletion/removal of data or you the User requests deletion/removal of data
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 does not include 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. To allocate appointments with the appropriate medical professional, to communicate information related to the Users medical care via SMS, E-mail, Telephone calls and letters

In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Third party websites and services

1. Hummingbirds medical Limited may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website.  The providers of such services to not have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this 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 statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of business ownership and control

1. Hummingbirds Medical Limited may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve sale and / or the transfer of control of all or part of Hummingbirds Medical Limited.  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 of 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 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. Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data.  This may include the following:
2. Use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
3. Sharing Data with third parties.

Functionality of the Website

1. To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.
2. You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies.  For more information see the clause below (Cookies).

Accessing your own Data

1. You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Hummingbirds medical Limited (where such Data is held) on payment of a small fee, which will not exceed £30.

Security

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

Cookies

1. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer.  Hummingbirds Medical Limited uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website.  Hummingbirds Medical Limited has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
2. All cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie law.
3. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies.  By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Hummingbirds Medical Limited to provide a better experience and service to you.  You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies, however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended:
4. This website may place the following Cookies:

1. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser.  By default most internet browsers accept Cookies, but this can be changed.  For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
2. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time, however you may lose information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
3. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up to date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

Transfers outside the European Economic Area

1. Data which we collect from you may be secured and processed in and transferred to countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).  For example, this could occur if our servers are located in a country outside of the EEA or one of our service providers is situated in a country outside of the EEA.  We also share information with our group companies, some of which are located outside the EEA.  These countries may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in force in the EEA.
2. If we transfer Data outside the EEA in this way, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring that your privacy rights continue to be protected as outlined in this privacy policy.  You expressly agree to such transfers of Data.

Information Commisioner's Office (ICO)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO.  

Hummingbirds Medical Ltd is registerd with the ICO and our code is: ZA248356

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 r 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 Law and dealt with informal arbitration.

Changes to this privacy policy

1. Hummingbirds medical Limited 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 Hummingbirds medical Limited by email at info@hummingbirdsmedical.com

01 August 2024