Privacy Policy

At Living Well with Bronchiectasis, your privacy is very important to me. I am committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your confidentiality in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and good practice for handling sensitive health-related information.

1. Who I Am

I, Rebecca Side, trading as Living Well with Bronchiectasis, am the Data Controller for the personal data you provide to me. You can contact me about any data protection queries at: livingwellwithbronchiectasis@gmail.com

2. What Data I Collect

When you use my website or sign up to hear from me, I may collect:

Contact details (name, email address).
Your preferences for receiving communications.
Website usage data (via cookies or analytics).

3. How Your Data Is Used

Your personal data will only be used if you actively sign up to receive updates or communications via my website. I may use your data to:

Send you updates about the Bronchiectasis Logbook.
Share resources, news, or information relevant to bronchiectasis.
Improve the website and user experience.

I will never sell or share your data for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data on the following grounds:

Consent (for marketing communications, if you opt in).
Legitimate interests (to improve the website and resources).

5. Sharing Your Data

Your data may only be shared with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., email services, website hosting, IT support) who are GDPR compliant.

Your information will not be shared with third parties for marketing.

6. Data Retention

If you sign up for communications, your data will be kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Website analytics data may be retained for a limited time to monitor site performance.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

Access the personal data I hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
Withdraw consent (for example, unsubscribe from emails).
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

8. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information, including secure storage, password protection, and restricted access.

9. Website Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help improve performance and user experience. These tools may collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Updates to This Policy

This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.