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Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 5 May 2026 

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and related services. 

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1. Who We Are 

This website is operated by Dr Karen Ireland at Path to Peace Health, providing Lifestyle Medicine information and services. 
Our medical consultations and bookings are managed by a third-party provider, The Wellness Clinic, Wokingham, who is CQC-registered and responsible for delivering clinical services. 

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at: 
Email: drkarenireland@pathtopeacehealth.co.uk 
Address:  

2. Information We Collect 

We collect limited personal information through our website, including: 

  • Contact information (e.g. name, email) if you fill out a contact form or sign up for updates.  

  • Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).  

  • Booking information is handled directly by our third-party medical services partner—see section 6 below. 

We do not collect or store detailed medical or health information on this website. 

3. How We Use Your Information 

We use your information to: 

  • Respond to your questions or messages.  

  • Improve our website and services.  

  • Send you updates or information if you have consented to receive them.  

  • Comply with legal obligations. 

4. Legal Basis for Processing 

We process personal data based on: 

  • Consent (e.g. when you opt in to receive updates).  

  • Legitimate interest (e.g. to improve website performance or respond to enquiries).  

  • Legal obligation, where required. 

5. Cookies and Analytics 

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand visitor behaviour and improve content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly without them. 

6. Third-Party Providers 

Medical consultations and bookings are provided by The Wellness Clinic, who are responsible for handling personal and medical data related to appointments. 
They operate under their own privacy policy and are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  

We recommend reviewing their privacy policy for details on how they handle your data. 

7. Data Sharing 

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Data may be shared with service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, or booking platforms) only to support our website or comply withlegal obligations. 

8. Data Retention 

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. You can request deletion of your personal data at any time (see below). 

9. Your Rights 

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to: 

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.  

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.  

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.  

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how your data is used. 

10. Security 

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, please note that no website can guarantee complete security. 

11. Updates to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. 

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