Privacy Notice
Effective Date: 19th May 2025
Last Updated: 19th May 2025
Who We Are
Bluesci Support CIC is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible way.
Our contact details:
Address: Bluesci Support, Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre , Mainwood Road , Timperley, WA15 7JU
Email: enquiries@bluesci.org.uk
Data Protection Officer: Lindsey Mallory (lindsey@bluesci.org.uk)
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity data: Name, date of birth, NHS number
- Contact data: Address, phone number, email
- Health data: Medical history, treatment records, care plans
- Social care data: Support needs, assessments, safeguarding information
- Financial data: Billing and payment information (if applicable)
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage data (if using our website)
Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data to:
- Provide safe and effective services
- Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
- Communicate with you about your support
- Improve our services
- Ensure the safety and quality of our services
Our Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on include:
- Article 6(1)(e): Performance of a task carried out in the public interest
- Article 6(1)(c): Compliance with a legal obligation
- Article 9(2)(h): Provision of health or social care or treatment
How We Store Your Data
Your data is stored securely on encrypted systems and is only accessible to authorised personnel. We retain your data in accordance with NHS and social care retention schedules.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- NHS bodies and healthcare professionals
- Local authorities and social care providers
- Regulatory bodies (e.g., CQC, ICO)
- Third-party service providers (under strict data protection agreements)
We will never sell your data or share it for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Info].
Cookies and Website Usage
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Contacting the ICO
If you are unhappy with how we have used your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office:
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113