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Privacy Notice

How personal information is collected, used and protected when you use this website.

Privacy

No account is required to read this resource. Limited technical information is processed when the site is accessed, and further information is collected only if you contact the site or accept optional analytics.

This notice explains how that information is handled under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Last reviewed October 2026
§ 01 Controller

Who is responsible

The controller for information processed through this website is Dr Joseph El-Sheikha, Consultant Radiologist.

Privacy enquiries may be sent to secretary@radiologylaw.com .

§ 02 Information collected

What information is collected

Website use

The hosting and security services may process limited technical information, including IP address, browser information, requested pages and security events.

Enquiries

If you contact the site, your name, contact details and the contents of your message will be processed.

Optional analytics

If you accept analytics cookies, information about site use is collected to help improve the resource. Analytics remains inert until you make a choice.

§ 03 How it is used

Why it is processed

Information is processed to provide and improve this website, respond to enquiries, comply with legal obligations and protect the site and its visitors. It is also used to manage the optional analytics consent you have given.

No automated decision-making or profiling is carried out.

§ 04 Sharing and transfers

Who information is shared with

Information may be processed by providers supporting hosting, security, email and consented analytics. It may also be disclosed where necessary to professional advisers, insurers, regulators, courts or public authorities.

Personal information is not sold or used for third-party advertising. Where a supplier processes information outside the United Kingdom, an applicable adequacy decision or other lawful safeguard is used.

§ 05 Retention

How long information is kept

  • General enquiries: normally for no more than 12 months after the last substantive contact.
  • Professional instructions: for the period required by the engagement, professional obligations and applicable law.
  • Technical and security records: only for as long as reasonably required for operation and security.
  • Analytics: for the period stated in the cookie policy.

Information may be retained for longer where required for a complaint, investigation, legal claim or other legal obligation.

§ 06 Your rights

Your data-protection rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may ask to access, correct, delete, restrict or receive a copy of your personal information. You may object to processing based on legitimate interests and withdraw analytics consent at any time through "Cookie settings".

Rights are subject to legal exceptions. Identity may be checked before information is released. Requests are normally answered within one month.

To exercise a right or raise a concern, email secretary@radiologylaw.com . You may also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office .