Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2025
Welcome to drstewartjones.com (the "Website"). Dr. Stewart Jones ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website.
By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or communicate with us, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Any other details you voluntarily submit (e.g., phone number, messages)
B. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Website, we may collect:
IP address (anonymized in Google Analytics)
Browser type & device information
Pages visited & session duration
Referring website
Cookies & tracking data (see Section 4)

2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data lawfully under GDPR, primarily based on consent or legitimate interest, for purposes such as:
Responding to inquiries & providing services
Sending newsletters (if you opt-in)
Improving Website functionality & user experience through Google Analytics
Analyzing traffic via anonymized data
Complying with legal obligations

3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as:
Pages viewed
Time spent on the Website
Geographic location (country/city level)
Device and browser information
This data helps us improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies and may transfer data to servers in the United States. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Consent: When you voluntarily submit your name and email (e.g., via a contact form).
Legitimate Interest: For Website security, analytics, and service improvements.
Legal Obligation: If required by law (e.g., fraud prevention).
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. Limited sharing may occur with:
Service Providers: Trusted partners (e.g., Google Analytics, email marketing tools, web hosting) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality.
Legal Requirements: If mandated by law or to protect our rights.

6. External Websites Disclaimer
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., medical resources, professional organizations). These sites operate independently, and we:
Do not control their content or privacy practices
Are not responsible for their data collection or usage
Recommend reviewing their Privacy Policies before submitting personal information

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage preferences via your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for Website functionality.

8. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data we hold.
Correct inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
Restrict or object to processing.
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).
Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email Address]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Inactive user data may be deleted periodically.

10. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

12. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of changes.
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