Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This privacy policy explains how Dr Syed Shaukat ("we", "us", "our") collects and processes personal data via the website sshaukat.co.uk, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Who we are

The data controller is Dr Syed Shaukat, Consultant Gastroenterologist, practising at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, The Hampton Hospital (Peterborough) and Spire King's Lynn Clinic. You can contact us via the practice secretary, Ruth Meadows, on 07835 958231 or Ruth.meadows-pp@outlook.com.

2. What data we collect

• Information you provide via the contact form (name, telephone, email, message).
• Cookie preferences and basic technical data (browser, device type, referring page) if you opt in to analytics.

3. Why we use it

• To respond to your enquiry and arrange appointments — legal basis: legitimate interests / pre-contract steps you have requested.
• To comply with UK clinical record-keeping obligations once you become a patient.
• To improve our website if you opt in to analytics — legal basis: consent.

4. Cookies

This site uses a single essential cookie (a local storage entry) to remember your cookie preferences. Analytics and marketing cookies are off by default and will only be loaded if you opt in via the cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing site data in your browser.

5. How we store it

Enquiries are stored securely in the practice secretary's email system and deleted within 12 months of the enquiry closing, unless you become a patient (in which case clinical record retention applies).

6. Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing. Where treatment is required, we may share information with the relevant hospital, insurer, or your GP, as is necessary for your care.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, port and object to processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact the practice secretary using the details above. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date above will reflect any changes.