Privacy Policy
Effective April 2025.

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Website Name] ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website [www.beechwoodhealthproject.co.uk] ("Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are
Beechwood Health Project is a local community website dedicated to sharing information and collecting feedback about plans for a proposed local health centre on the former Scout Hut Site on the Beechwood Estate, Wirral.
Data Controller: Paxton Medical Group
Registered Address: 161 Park Road, Birkenhead, CH61 0DD

3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Contact information: such as name and email address (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-up).

  • Feedback submissions: content of messages or surveys provided through the Site.

  • Technical data: including IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data (collected via cookies or analytics tools)

4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

  • Share updates about the proposed health centre and the community’s involvement.

  • Respond to your queries or feedback.

  • Improve our Site and services.

  • Send newsletters or updates (if you’ve opted in).

  • Ensure Site security and detect/prevent abuse.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: where you’ve given clear consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up).

  • Legitimate interests: to improve our services and maintain Site security.

  • Legal obligation: where processing is required by law.

6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service provider (e.g., hosting, email services) who help us operate the website.

  • Authorities or regulatory bodies if required by law.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Correct or update inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Object to processing.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Cookies
Our Site may use cookies to enhance user experience and track website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact Paxton Medical Group, Claughton at 161 Park Road, Birkenhead, CH61 0DD