Privacy Policy
How DRSV Medicals collects, uses and protects your personal data.
1. Introduction
DRSV Medicals is committed to protecting the privacy of instructing parties, claimants and website visitors. This policy explains what data we collect and how it is used, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect names, contact details, firm or organisation names, case references, correspondence and any information you provide in connection with an instruction, enquiry or newsletter subscription. When you use our contact form, we also record your IP address for security and rate-limiting purposes.
3. How We Use Your Data
Data is used solely to respond to enquiries, prepare medico-legal reports, administer instructions, send relevant communications and improve our website services. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Data is shared only with instructing parties, courts, and where required, regulatory bodies or professional indemnity insurers. We do not sell personal data to third parties. Our website may use essential cookies for basic functionality.
5. Data Retention
Records are retained in line with medico-legal, GMC and regulatory retention requirements. Enquiry records are retained for a reasonable period to manage ongoing correspondence.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct or request erasure of your personal data, subject to legal and professional obligations. You may also object to processing or request restriction of processing where applicable.
7. Cookies
This website uses essential session cookies required for form security (CSRF protection). We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
8. Contact for Privacy Queries
Please contact info@drsvmedicals.com with any privacy-related queries.