Privacy policy

Draft, to be confirmed by the pharmacy. This text is a starting point and must be reviewed before launch.

Who we are

Pill By Post is run by Alamaz Pharmacies Ltd, the data controller for information you give us.

What we collect

Your name, date of birth, contact details, address, and the answers to your health questions. Health information is special category data under UK GDPR.

Lawful basis

We process your data to provide healthcare (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(c) and (e), and Article 9(2)(h)), and to meet our legal duties as a registered pharmacy.

Sharing with your GP

We only send a summary of your consultation to your GP if you give consent. This is switched off unless you choose it.

NHS reporting

For the NHS service we send anonymised activity data to the NHS as part of the service specification.

Processors

We use carefully chosen suppliers for hosting, email and payments. Your data is stored in the UK or EU and is never sold or used for marketing without your permission.

How long we keep it

Clinical records are kept for the periods set by NHS and professional guidance, then securely deleted.

Your rights

You can ask to see, correct or delete your data, object to processing, or complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

Contact

Email customercare@formanschemist.co.uk or call 0161 740 3438.