Privacy Notice

Effective date: 12/09/2025

Thank you for visiting www.drkatiegillett.com (“we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you use our website or sign up for our mailing list or newsletter.

1. Who we are

We are ‘Dr Katie Gillett and are responsible for looking after your personal data.

Contact information:

  • Email: hello@drkatiegillett.com

By using this website, you agree to both this Privacy Notice and our Terms & Conditions.

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process:

  • Identity and contact information: your name, email address, and, if provided, telephone number or postal address.

  • Communications data: information you provide when contacting us (via forms or email).

  • Subscription preferences: details about whether you have opted in for newsletters or updates.

  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and other analytics information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

We do not routinely collect sensitive data (such as health information). Any sensitive data you choose to provide will only be used with your explicit consent.

3. How we collect data

  • When you complete forms on the website (e.g., newsletter sign-up, contact forms).

  • When you communicate with us directly by email.

  • Automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you browse the site.

4. How we use your data and legal basis

We process personal data for:

  • Responding to inquiries or communications – lawful basis: legitimate interest or consent.

  • Sending newsletters or marketing communications – lawful basis: consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

  • Improving the website and user experience – lawful basis: legitimate interest.

  • Compliance with legal obligations – lawful basis: legal requirement.

5. Cookies and tracking

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how the site is used and improve performance.

  • Some cookies are essential; non-essential cookies will only be used where you consent.

  • You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings.

6. Sharing your data

We will not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service providers such as email marketing platforms, website hosting, and analytics providers, who act on our instructions.

  • Regulators or law enforcement authorities if required by law.

All third parties are required to treat your data securely and use it only for the purposes we specify.

7. International transfers

If we use service providers outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

8. Data retention

  • We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected.

  • Mailing list data will be retained while you are subscribed.

  • If you unsubscribe, your email may be kept on a suppression list to prevent further communications.

  • Contact form information is retained only as long as needed to respond.

9. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request erasure, subject to legal exceptions.

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@drkatiegillett.com. If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you can lodge a complaint with the ICO at www.ico.org.uk.

10. Security and website use

  • We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee complete security.

  • Use of the website is at your own risk.

11. Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated “effective date.