Privacy Policy
Solent Trichology Clinic
Last updated: 11th March 2026
1. Introduction
Solent Trichology Clinic is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website:
https://www.solenttrichologyclinic.co.uk
This policy applies to all visitors, clients, and individuals who contact us or use our services.
Solent Trichology Clinic provides consultations and treatments for hair loss and scalp conditions and operates from Gosport, Hampshire.
2. Who We Are
Solent Trichology Clinic provides professional trichology consultations and treatment plans for hair and scalp conditions.
Address:
5 North Meadow
Weevil Lane
Gosport
PO12 1BP
United Kingdom
Email: solenttrichology@outlook.com
Telephone: 07904 268599
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or services:
Information you provide directly
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Appointment enquiry details
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Medical or hair/scalp related information provided during consultations
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Messages submitted via website forms
Automatically collected information
When you visit the website we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Cookies and usage data
4. How We Use Your Information
We collect and process your personal information to:
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Respond to enquiries submitted via our website
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Schedule and manage appointments
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Provide consultations and treatment plans
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Send treatment information or follow-up communication
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We only use your information when we have a lawful basis to do so.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent
When you submit a contact form or request information.
Contractual necessity
To provide consultations, diagnosis, and treatment services.
Legitimate interests
To improve our services and communicate with clients.
Legal obligations
Where we must comply with healthcare or business regulations.
6. Medical and Health Information
Some consultations may involve the collection of health-related information regarding hair loss or scalp conditions.
This information is treated as special category data under GDPR and is processed only when necessary for:
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diagnosis
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treatment recommendations
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ongoing care
All such information is handled confidentially and securely.
7. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
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Secure storage systems
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Restricted access to personal data
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Encryption where appropriate
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Secure communication channels
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for or to meet legal requirements.
8. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Your data may be shared with:
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Healthcare professionals or specialists where referral is necessary
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Service providers supporting our website or appointment systems
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Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
All third parties must comply with data protection regulations.
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies may collect information such as:
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Browser type
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Device type
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Website interaction data
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict or object to data processing
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Request transfer of your data (data portability)
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Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for:
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providing services
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medical record requirements
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legal or regulatory compliance
Once no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
14. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Solent Trichology Clinic
Email: solenttrichology@outlook.com
Phone: 07904 268599