Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1st 2026
Business Name: Andrew Perry Sports Massage Therapy (APSMT)
Contact Email: andrew@apsmt.co.uk
Business Address: The Natural Health Centre. Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury SY3 6DU
Telephone: 07748 292662

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Privacy Notice

At APSMT, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our sports massage therapy services or visit our website.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Full name

• Postal address

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Date of birth (where relevant)

• Emergency contact details

• Medical history

• Health questionnaires

• Injury and treatment information

• Appointment history

• Website enquiries and booking information
   

We only collect information that is necessary to provide safe and effective treatment.
 

How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information when you:

• Complete a consultation or health questionnaire

• Book an appointment through our website

• Contact us by telephone or email

• Attend appointments

• Communicate with us regarding your treatment
   

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Assess your suitability for treatment

• Deliver sports massage therapy safely and effectively

• Maintain accurate treatment records

• Manage appointments

• Contact you regarding bookings or treatment

• Meet our legal and professional obligations

• Respond to enquiries
   

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR.
 

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract for providing treatment services.

• Compliance with legal obligations.

• Legitimate interests in managing our business and maintaining client records.

• Explicit consent when processing special category health data.
   

Health Information

Health information is classified as special category personal data under UK GDPR.
 

We only collect and process this information where it is necessary for providing treatment and where you have given explicit consent or another lawful condition applies.
 

Sharing Your Information

Your personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information only where necessary:

• If required by law

• With your explicit consent

• With your GP or another healthcare professional where appropriate and authorised by you

• With service providers who support our business (such as website hosting providers), who are required to keep your information secure
   

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

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These measures include secure electronic storage, password protection, and restricted access to client records.

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Data Retention

We retain treatment records only for as long as necessary to fulfil legal, insurance, and professional obligations.

When records are no longer required, they are securely deleted or destroyed.
 

Website Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

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Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your information where appropriate.

• Restrict or object to certain processing.

• Request transfer of your data where applicable.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
   

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Andrew Perry Sports Massage Therapy (APSMT)
Email: andrew@apsmt.co.uk
Telephone: 07748 292662

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If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices.

The latest version will always be available on our website.