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Pin Aesthetics \u2013 Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28\/12\/2025

Pin Aesthetics (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our clinic, use our services, or interact with us online.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Registered with ICO



\"\ud83c\udf3f\" 1. Who We Are

Pin Aesthetics
Westhoughton, Bolton, UK
Email: info@pinaesthetics.uk
Phone: 07956455629
Data Controller: Sophie Dyson Aesthetics Nurse Prescriber

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\"\ud83d\udd0d\" 2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

A. Identity & Contact Information

\u2022 Name
\u2022 Address
\u2022 Date of birth
\u2022 Email address
\u2022 Phone number
\u2022 Emergency contact (if required)


B. Medical & Treatment Information

\u2022 Medical history
\u2022 Medication list
\u2022 Allergies
\u2022 Treatment records
\u2022 Consultation notes
\u2022 Before\/after photographs
\u2022 MEICET skin analysis reports
\u2022 Consent forms
\u2022 Prescriptions and clinical decisions


C. Financial Information

\u2022 Payment details (processed securely via third\u2011party providers; we do not store card details)


D. Technical & Website Data

\u2022 IP address
\u2022 Browser type
\u2022 Cookies (for website functionality and analytics)


E. Marketing Preferences

\u2022 Email marketing opt\u2011in status
\u2022 Social media interactions


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\"\ud83c\udfaf\" 3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

A. To Provide Safe Clinical Treatment

\u2022 Assessing suitability for treatments
\u2022 Creating personalised treatment plans
\u2022 Prescribing medication
\u2022 Maintaining accurate medical records
\u2022 Monitoring treatment outcomes


B. To Manage Appointments & Communication

\u2022 Booking and confirming appointments
\u2022 Sending reminders
\u2022 Responding to enquiries
\u2022 Providing aftercare advice


C. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

\u2022 Meeting NMC, MHRA, and UK GDPR requirements
\u2022 Preparing for CQC registration
\u2022 Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
\u2022 Incident reporting (if required)


D. Marketing (Only With Your Consent)

\u2022 Email newsletters
\u2022 Promotions
\u2022 Clinic updates
\u2022 Social media content (only with explicit written consent for images)


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\"\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\" 4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

Purpose Lawful Basis
Medical treatment Legitimate interests & Provision of healthcare
Medical records Legal obligation
Consent forms, photos Explicit consent
Marketing Consent
Payment processing Contract


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\"\ud83d\udd12\" 5. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We use secure, encrypted systems to store your data, including:

\u2022 Encrypted clinical record systems
\u2022 Password\u2011protected devices
\u2022 Secure cloud storage
\u2022 Restricted staff access
\u2022 Regular data audits


We retain medical records for 8 years, or longer for certain treatments as required by law.

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\"\ud83d\udd04\" 6. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data when necessary and with trusted third parties, such as:

\u2022 Pharmacy providers (for prescriptions)
\u2022 Booking and payment platforms
\u2022 Insurance providers (if required)
\u2022 Regulatory bodies (only when legally required)


We never sell your data.

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\"\ud83c\udf0d\" 7. International Transfers

If any third\u2011party service stores data outside the UK, we ensure they meet UK GDPR adequacy standards and use appropriate safeguards.

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\"\ud83e\uddfe\" 8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

\u2022 Access your data
\u2022 Correct inaccurate information
\u2022 Request deletion (where legally appropriate)
\u2022 Withdraw consent
\u2022 Restrict processing
\u2022 Object to marketing
\u2022 Request data portability


To exercise your rights, contact: info@pinaesthetics.uk

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\"\ud83c\udf6a\" 9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

\u2022 Basic functionality
\u2022 Analytics
\u2022 Improving user experience


You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

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\"\ud83d\udcf8\" 10. Photography & Social Media

We will never use your images for marketing without your explicit written consent.
Declining consent will never affect your treatment.

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\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2695\ufe0f\" 11. Children

We do not provide aesthetic treatments to individuals under 18.
Proof of age may be required.

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\"\u2709\ufe0f\" 12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled:

Pin Aesthetics
Westhoughton, Bolton
Email: info@pinaesthetics.uk
Phone: 07956455629

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