Privacy, Cookies and Website Terms
Information about how this website handles personal data, cookies, website use and medical information, together with your rights under UK data protection law.
Medical Disclaimer
Information on this website is intended to help visitors understand neurological conditions, services and related topics. It does not replace individual medical assessment.
Call 999 in an emergency
If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency in the United Kingdom, call 999 immediately. If you are outside the UK, contact the appropriate emergency service for your country.
- The content of this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
- Website content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
- Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding symptoms, diagnosis, treatment or any medical condition.
- Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical attention because of information you have read on this website.
- Information about particular conditions or treatments does not mean that they are appropriate for every individual.
How website data is handled
We respect your privacy and aim to handle personal information responsibly and securely in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data collected through this website in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Information we may collect
- Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, telephone number and the content of an enquiry.
- Information submitted through website contact or enquiry forms.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data.
- Analytics information where analytics services are enabled and the appropriate cookie consent has been provided.
How we use your information
- To respond to enquiries and communications.
- To provide information or services you have requested.
- To operate, maintain and protect the website.
- To understand website usage and improve content and usability.
- To meet legal, regulatory or professional obligations where applicable.
Data Storage and Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or loss.
Website security
Website security measures may include firewall protection, login protection, malware monitoring and other security technologies designed to reduce the risk of unauthorised access.
Access to information
Personal information is only made available where reasonably necessary for the operation of the website, administration of enquiries or provision of requested services.
Sharing of data
Personal information is not sold to third parties. Information may be processed by service providers where necessary to operate the website or provide requested services, subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.
Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or where retention is required by law or professional obligations.
Terms of Use
Website content
Website content is provided for general information and educational purposes. Although reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate and useful information, content may change and cannot be guaranteed to be complete, current or applicable to every individual.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law, no responsibility is accepted for loss, damage or harm arising solely from reliance on general information published on this website.
Nothing on this website creates a doctor-patient relationship unless and until an appropriate clinical consultation or professional engagement has taken place.
External websites
Links to third-party websites are provided for information and convenience. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security or content of external websites.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the text, design, graphics and other original content published on this website are owned by or licensed for use by Dr Francesco Manfredonia and drfrancescomanfredonia.com.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed or commercially exploited without prior permission except where permitted by law.
Third-party content
Logos, trademarks, photographs, publications and other materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.
Your rights in relation to personal information
Depending on the circumstances and applicable data protection law, you may have a number of rights concerning personal information held about you.
Request your information
You may request access to personal information held about you.
Correct inaccurate data
You may ask for inaccurate or incomplete personal information to be corrected.
Request deletion
You may request deletion of personal information where there is no overriding legal or professional reason for retaining it.
Withdraw consent
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Questions about this policy or your personal data?
Contact Dr Francesco Manfredonia if you have a question about privacy, website data, cookies or exercising your data protection rights.