Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Professor Aftab Ala MBBS MD PhD FRCP – Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the website https://www.gastro-liver-specialist.co.uk/. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
This website provides information about specialist gastroenterology and hepatology services, including expert care for liver diseases and digestive disorders. Services may include access to specialist diagnostics such as radiology, SIBO/GI physiology testing, Fibroscan, gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy.
Contact Details
Phone: 07510 127615
Email: rebecca.james2@circlehealthpartners.co.uk
2. Information We May Collect
When you use this website or contact us, we may collect the following types of information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Any information you include in enquiry forms or messages
Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information
We only collect personal data that is necessary to respond to enquiries or improve the services provided on the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries or appointment requests
To provide information about our medical services
To manage and improve the website
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent – when you voluntarily contact us or submit information
Legitimate Interests – to manage enquiries and provide services
Legal Obligation – where processing is required by law
5. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Personal information is stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to:
Operate and maintain the website
Provide medical or administrative services
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Any third parties processing data on our behalf are required to keep it secure and confidential.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data where appropriate
Restrict or object to certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help analyse website traffic and understand how visitors use the website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
Phone: 07510 127615
Email: rebecca.james2@circlehealthpartners.co.uk