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Thank you for visiting Beyond Migraine (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website: www.beyondmigraine.co.uk. Beyond Migraine is committed to complying with all relevant data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We may collect personal information from you when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out forms (such as registration forms, feedback, or surveys)
• Contact us via email or through our website

This information may include your:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

b) Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal data about your interaction with our site, such as:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and the time spent on the website
• Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you to:

• Provide you with personalised content related to migraine health and wellbeing
• Respond to your inquiries or requests
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotions (only if you opt-in)
• Improve the functionality and content of our website
• Analyse user trends and gather demographic data for internal research purposes

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal information. We rely on the following bases:

• Consent: You have given us clear consent to process your data (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter).
• Legitimate interests: We may process your data when it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website and providing you with relevant information, provided your rights and interests are not overridden.

4. Sharing Your Information

We value your privacy and will never sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• With service providers: We may share your data with third-party companies that assist us with website hosting, email communications, analytics, or other necessary services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• As required by law: If legally compelled, we may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws or court orders.
• In case of a business transfer: If Beyond Migraine undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device to remember information such as your preferences or browsing activity.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of our site.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites and deliver relevant advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server technology
• Regular site updates and security assessments
• Limited access to personal data by authorised personnel only

While we strive to protect your information, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

As Beyond Migraine is based in the UK, your personal information is primarily processed within the United Kingdom. However, some of our third-party service providers may process data outside of the UK. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data in compliance with UK GDPR.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent to our processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@beyondmigraine.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Complaints

If you believe we have mishandled your personal data or violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You can contact them at:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Beyond Migraine

Email: info@beyondmigraine.co.uk

By continuing to use Beyond Migraine, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy as we work to support your health and wellbeing journey.