Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Introduction
Rowan Health Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, securely and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you use our website, contact us, book an appointment or access our services.
Who We Are
Rowan Health Ltd
Northstead, Bordlands
West Linton
EH46 7DE
Email: contact@rowan-health.com
Telephone: 07534 960293
Website: www.rowan-health.com
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Rowan Health, we may collect:
Contact Information
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Name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Postal address
Health Information
Where you enquire about or receive healthcare services, we may collect information relevant to your health, including:
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Medical history
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Current symptoms
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Previous treatments
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Medications
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Clinical notes
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Treatment plans
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Correspondence relating to your care
Health information is classified as special category data under UK GDPR and receives additional protection.
Website Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Website usage statistics
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Arrange appointments and consultations
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Provide healthcare services
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Maintain clinical records
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Communicate with patients
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Send appointment reminders and administrative information
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Process payments and invoices
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Improve our services and website
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Meet legal, regulatory and professional obligations
We only process personal information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.
Appointment Management and Clinical Records
Rowan Health uses Cliniko to manage appointments, patient records, intake forms, invoices and clinical administration.
Information submitted through appointment bookings, patient intake forms and consultations may be securely stored within Cliniko's systems.
Cliniko acts as a data processor on our behalf and maintains appropriate security measures to protect patient information.
Website Services
Our website is hosted through Wix.
Information submitted through website forms, enquiry forms or other website features may be processed through Wix's secure systems.
We may also use website analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website and to improve website content and functionality.
Marketing Communications
If you contact us to enquire about our services, we may respond using the contact details you provide.
Where permitted by law, we may occasionally send information about services, events or educational resources that may be relevant to you.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option provided within communications.
We do not sell, rent or broker personal information to third parties.
Sharing Information
Your information will be treated as confidential.
We will only share personal information where necessary:
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With healthcare professionals involved in your care and only where appropriate
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To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
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To protect the safety of patients, staff or others
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With trusted service providers acting on our behalf under appropriate contractual arrangements
We will never sell your personal information.
Data Retention
Clinical records are retained in accordance with professional, legal and insurance requirements.
Adult patient records are generally retained for eight years following the end of treatment.
Records relating to children are retained until the child reaches the age of 25.
Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or destroyed.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure or alteration.
While no method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed completely secure, we take appropriate steps to safeguard the information entrusted to us.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
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Request erasure where legally appropriate
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Object to certain forms of processing
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Request transfer of your data where applicable
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
We may request proof of identity before releasing personal information.
Complaints
If you have concerns regarding how your personal information has been handled, please contact Rowan Health in the first instance.
If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Medical Information Disclaimer
Information provided on the Rowan Health website, including articles, educational resources and health information pages, is intended for general educational purposes only.
Website content should not replace advice provided by your GP, consultant, oncology team or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or clinic operations.
The latest version will always be published on this website.
