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PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

WPL is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Please read the information below to find out how your details will be used.

 

The type of personal information we collect

We currently collect and process the following information:

  • Contact information including name and email address

 

How do we get personal information and why do we have it

All of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you for the following reason:

  • To be able to contact you via email to answer any queries you have

 

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are:

  1. We have a Legitimate interest (Article 6 1(f) UKGDPR), as you have submitted a query and we would like to reply to you personally.

 

Cookies

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information that some websites leave on your computer. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognises that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow websites to recognise a user's device, let users navigate between pages efficiently, remember users’ preferences, and generally improve the user experience.

We currently use the following third-party cookies:

 

  • Wix – These cookies are used to evaluate the use of our site and compile reports (analytics). Wix also uses cookies to ensure our website is secure and safe to use.

  • Google Analytics – These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our website by letting us know which pages are popular and how many visitors we receive.

 

By using this website, you consent to the processing of data by WPL in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

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You can find out more information about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org

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ICO website: www.ico.org.uk

Links to other websites

This website contains links to external websites. Please be aware that WPL does not have control over the information provided on external websites and is not responsible for its privacy practices. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave (signposted) our website to read their privacy statement

 

How we store your personal information

Your information is securely stored. We keep your name and email address for 6 months. We will then dispose of your information by deleting any electronic records and any backups.

 

Your data protection rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

  1. Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information.

  2. Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete.

  3. Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.

  4. Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

  5. Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

  6. Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or you, in certain circumstances.

 

You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. Please contact us at Wessex NHS Procurement Ltd, Trust Management Offices Mailpoint 18, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD if you wish to make a request.

 

How to complain

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at Wessex NHS Procurement Ltd, Trust Management Offices Mailpoint 18, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

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You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

 

The ICO’s address:           

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

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Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

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