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🔐 Privacy Policy
The Integrative Health Sciences Centre CIC (IHSC)
Last updated: 02/09/2025
At The Integrative Health Sciences Centre CIC (“IHSC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, integrity, and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, services, and events.
1. Who We Are
IHSC is a UK-registered Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to advancing Integrative Health through education, accreditation, and community outreach. Our registered office is located in the United Kingdom.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact information: Name, email address, phone number
- Professional details: Qualifications, institutional affiliation (for accreditation or certification)
- Health-related data: Only when voluntarily provided during public health events or screenings
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- Process applications for accreditation, certification, or volunteering
- Organize and manage public health events
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and safeguard our operations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., signing up for events or newsletters)
- Contract: When processing is necessary for agreements (e.g., accreditation applications)
- Legal obligation: When required by law or regulation
- Legitimate interest: For internal operations, outreach, and service improvement
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., email platforms, event registration tools). These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
We may also disclose data if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of IHSC, its users, or the public.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous usage data. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information online.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
📬 Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
The Integrative Health Sciences Centre CIC
📧 [email protected]
📍 Registered in the United Kingdom