Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 July 2026

Pharmacy Weight Loss Slaithwaite | GPhC Registration No. 9012511 | Last Updated: July 2026

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our online pharmacy weight loss clinic services.

1. Who We Are

Pharmacy Weight Loss Slaithwaite is a GPhC registered online pharmacy (No. 9012511) serving patients in Slaithwaite and across the UK. We act as the Data Controller for all personal information you provide to us. Our services include online consultations, prescription processing, and next-day medication delivery (1 working day once approved by our pharmacist).

2. Data We Collect

To provide safe and effective pharmacy services, we may collect the following information:

Personal details: Full name, date of birth, address, phone number, and email address
Health information: Medical history, current medications, weight, BMI, and relevant clinical details required for safe prescribing
Payment information: Billing details processed securely through our payment provider
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected when you use our website
Communication records: Records of any correspondence between you and our pharmacy team

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal and health data for the following purposes:

To assess your suitability for weight loss treatments safely and responsibly
To process prescriptions and arrange delivery of your medication
To communicate with you regarding your order, treatment, or consultation
To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as a GPhC registered pharmacy
To maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
To improve our services and website experience

We process your data under the legal bases of contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interests. For special category health data, we rely on explicit consent and the provision of healthcare services.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly
Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site and improve performance
Functional cookies: To remember your preferences and settings

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Prescribing clinicians: To facilitate safe clinical review and approval of your treatment
Delivery partners: Name and delivery address only, to fulfil your medication order
Payment processors: To securely handle transactions on our behalf
Regulatory bodies: When required by law or to comply with GPhC obligations
IT and platform providers: Who assist in running our secure online systems under strict data processing agreements

All third parties we work with are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain patient records for a minimum of 8 years in line with NHS and pharmacy regulatory guidance. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our systems are encrypted and access to patient data is strictly controlled.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your information, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. We take all such requests seriously and will respond promptly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have a concern about how we handle your information, please get in touch. We aim to respond to all data-related enquiries within 48 hours.

Phone: (+44) 116 4646009
Email: info@pharmacyweightloss.co.uk

This policy is reviewed regularly and was last updated in July 2026.