Barrow Dental Aesthetics & Implant Clinic
Last Updated: March 2026
Barrow Dental Aesthetics & Implant Clinic is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or receive care at our practice.We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Barrow Dental Aesthetics & Implant Clinic
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom
We are the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact the practice directly.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Personal Details
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Telephone number
Health Information
When you become a patient, we may collect:
- Medical history
- Dental history
- X-rays and radiographs
- Clinical notes
- Treatment records
- Appointment history
This information is classified as special category health data under UK GDPR.
Website Information
When you use our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Cookies and website analytics data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing dental care and treatment
- Managing appointments and patient records
- Communicating with you about your treatment
- Processing payments
- Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
- Improving our services and website
- Responding to enquiries submitted through the website
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual obligation
To provide dental care and services requested by you.
Legal obligation
To comply with healthcare regulations, NHS requirements, and record-keeping obligations.
Legitimate interests
For the management and improvement of our practice and services.
Healthcare provision (special category data)
Health data is processed under Article 9(2)(h) UK GDPR for medical diagnosis and healthcare provision.
5. Sharing Your Information
Your information may be shared with:
- Dental laboratories involved in your treatment
- NHS organisations where applicable
- Specialist referral services
- Dental indemnity providers
- Regulatory bodies (such as the Care Quality Commission)
- IT and practice management software providers
We only share the minimum information necessary and ensure all partners comply with data protection laws.
We will never sell your personal data.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure practice management systems
- Access controls and password protection
- Staff confidentiality training
- Secure storage of clinical records
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
Dental records are retained in accordance with NHS and professional guidance:
- Adults: minimum of 11 years after last treatment
- Children: until age 25 (or 11 years after last treatment, whichever is longer)
Some records may be kept longer if required for legal or regulatory purposes.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data (Subject Access Request)
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Request erasure where legally applicable
- Object to certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO Website:
https://ico.org.uk
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.