1. Who we are
This privacy policy explains how personal information is handled when you use this website or contact the private practice of Mr Adam Peckham-Cooper, Consultant General Surgeon. The practice is the data controller for information collected through this site.
2. Information we collect
We collect information you provide through the appointment request form — such as your name, contact details and a brief description of your symptoms — together with limited technical data such as pages visited, collected via cookies where you consent.
3. How we use your information
Your information is used to respond to enquiries, arrange consultations, communicate about your care and administer the practice. Health information you share in an enquiry is used only to direct your request appropriately and is treated with strict confidentiality.
4. Legal bases & sharing (UK GDPR)
We process personal data under UK GDPR on the bases of consent, legitimate interests and — for health information — provision of care. Information is shared only with those involved in arranging your care, such as Spire Healthcare, and is never sold.
5. Retention & security
Records are retained in line with NHS and Spire Healthcare retention schedules and professional guidance, and are protected with appropriate technical and organisational safeguards.
6. Your rights & contact
You have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction and objection. To exercise them, contact Kelley.Wilson@spirehealthcare.com. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).