Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 July 2026

Pharmacy Weight Loss Ripponden | GPhC Registration No. 9012511 | Last Updated: July 2026

Pharmacy Weight Loss Ripponden is a GPhC registered online pharmacy weight loss clinic serving patients in Ripponden and the surrounding UK areas. We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We are Pharmacy Weight Loss Ripponden, operating as a regulated online pharmacy under GPhC Registration No. 9012511. We act as the Data Controller for all personal information collected through our website and services. Any questions regarding this policy can be directed to us using the contact details at the end of this document.

2. Data We Collect

When you use our services, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity data: Full name, date of birth, and gender
• Contact data: Email address, phone number, and postal address
• Health data: Medical history, current medications, weight, BMI, and any clinical information required for a safe prescribing assessment
• Payment data: Billing information processed securely through our payment provider
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data collected via cookies

Health data is classified as special category data under UK GDPR and is handled with the highest level of care and security.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To assess your suitability for weight loss treatments through a pharmacist-led clinical review
• To dispense and dispatch approved medications, with delivery typically completed within 1 working day following pharmacist approval
• To maintain accurate and secure patient records as required by pharmacy regulations
• To communicate with you about your treatment, orders, and any clinical follow-up
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as a GPhC registered pharmacy
• To improve our services and website experience

Our lawful basis for processing health data is the provision of healthcare and treatment. We do not use your data for automated decision-making without human clinical oversight.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to improve your browsing experience. Cookies we use may include essential cookies required for the site to operate, analytical cookies to understand how visitors use our site, and functional cookies to remember your preferences.

You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described.

5. Third Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Delivery providers: Your name and address are shared with our courier service solely for the purpose of fulfilling your order
• Payment processors: Billing information is securely processed by our third-party payment provider
• Healthcare professionals: Where clinically necessary or required for safe patient care, relevant health information may be shared with other regulated healthcare providers
• Regulatory bodies: We may be required to share information with the GPhC, NHS, or other authorities to comply with legal obligations

All third parties we work with are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK data protection law.

6. Data Retention

We retain patient records for a minimum of eight years in line with NHS and pharmacy regulatory guidance. Payment records are kept for six years in accordance with financial legislation. After applicable retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our systems are regularly reviewed to maintain security standards expected of a regulated healthcare provider.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to access your data, request corrections, or submit any data-related enquiry, please contact us. We aim to respond to all data-related requests within 48 hours.

Pharmacy Weight Loss Ripponden
Phone: (+44) 116 4646009
Email: info@pharmacyweightloss.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to raise your concern with the relevant supervisory authority responsible for data protection in the United Kingdom.