Verity Consultancy Solutions Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

- **Personal Identification Information**: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth.

- **Health Information**: Medical records, treatment histories, and other health-related information.

- **Professional Information**: Job title, employment history, and professional qualifications.

- **Technical Data**: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

- **Service Provision**: Conducting healthcare investigations, clinical case reviews, and service reviews.

- **Communication**: Contacting you regarding our services, updates, and responding to inquiries.

- **Compliance**: Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

- **Improvement**: Enhancing and developing our services.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on the following legal grounds:

- **Consent**: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes.

- **Contract**: To fulfill contractual obligations.

- **Legal Obligation**: Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

- **Legitimate Interests**: For our legitimate interests in conducting and improving our business, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal information with:

- **Healthcare Professionals**: Involved in the investigation or review process.

- **Regulatory Bodies**: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

- **Service Providers**: Third-party vendors who assist in our operations, under strict confidentiality agreements.

- **Legal Advisors**: For legal advice and representation.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and secure storage systems.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

- **Access**: Request access to your personal information.

- **Correction**: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

- **Deletion**: Request deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.

- **Objection**: Object to the processing of your personal information.

- **Restriction**: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.

- **Portability**: Request transfer of your personal information to another party.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: kstavrakelli@googlemail.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 13/09/24.