Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2026

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

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Pharmacy Weight Loss Wakefield collects, uses, and safeguards your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Pharmacy Weight Loss Wakefield is a GPhC registered online pharmacy weight loss clinic (GPhC No. 9012511) serving patients in Wakefield and across the UK. We act as the data controller for the personal information you provide to us.

Data We Collect

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

• Identity data: Full name, date of birth, gender
• Contact data: Email address, phone number, delivery address
• Health data: Medical history, current medications, weight, BMI, and clinical consultation responses
• Payment data: Billing information processed securely through our payment provider
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and website usage information 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.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To assess your suitability for weight loss treatments and process your clinical consultation
• To dispense and dispatch approved medications — orders are typically delivered within 1 working day once approved by our pharmacist
• To maintain accurate clinical records as required by pharmacy regulations
• To communicate with you regarding your order, treatment, or any clinical concerns
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as a GPhC registered pharmacy
• To improve our website and services using anonymised usage data

Our legal basis for processing health data is the provision of healthcare services and our obligations under pharmacy law. Other data is processed based on contract performance, legitimate interests, or your consent where applicable.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage so we can improve our services (anonymised data only)
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third Party Sharing

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

• Delivery partners: To fulfil your order and arrange delivery of your medication
• Payment processors: To securely handle your payment transactions
• Healthcare professionals: Where clinically necessary or required for your care, such as notifying your GP
• Regulatory bodies: Including the GPhC or other authorities where we have a legal obligation to disclose information

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

Data Retention

We retain clinical and personal records for a minimum of 8 years in line with NHS and pharmacy regulatory guidance. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised. Payment data is retained only as long as necessary for legal and financial compliance purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. All data is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access your data, request corrections, or raise a data-related concern, please contact us. We aim to respond to all data-related enquiries within 48 hours.

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

You also have the right to raise concerns about how your data is handled with the relevant supervisory authority for data protection in the UK if you are not satisfied with our response.