Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19/1/26
Your Local Midwife (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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1. Who We Are
Website: www.yourlocalmidwife.co.uk
Business name: Your Local Midwife
Email: info@yourlocalmidwife.co.uk
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.
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2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
• Name
• Email address
• Any information you provide via contact forms, sign-ups, or enquiries
We may also automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system
• Pages visited and usage data
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
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3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
• Provide and manage our website
• Respond to enquiries and messages
• Send emails or newsletters (where you have opted in)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
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4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
• Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. email marketing)
• Legitimate interests – to run and improve our website and services
• Legal obligation – where required by law
You can withdraw your consent at any time.
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5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Analyse website traffic and usage
• Improve functionality and user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more details, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
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6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, such as:
• Website hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Email marketing platforms
These providers only process your data on our instructions and are required to keep it secure.
We do not sell your personal data.
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7. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law.
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8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@yourlocalmidwife.co.uk.
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9. Children’s Data
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
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11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: info@yourlocalmidwife.co.uk
Website: www.yourlocalmidwife.co.uk