At Diana Warrings Nutrition - Lifestyle Medicine and Culinary Arts, your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how  your personal information is handled, who I may share it with, and how I keep it secure. While this notice provides an overview, I am happy to provide further details or clarification upon request. Please contact me for more information.

1. My Services
Diana Warrings Nutrition - Lifestyle Medicine & Culinary Arts offers nutritional therapy, health coaching services designed to improve your health through personalized diet and lifestyle interventions. I focus on preventive healthcare, optimizing physical well-being, and managing chronic health conditions. My services include consultations, dietary and lifestyle analysis, and biochemical testing to identify and address the root causes of health issues. 

2. How I Collect Your Personal Data
Information You Provide: I collect personal data in various ways, including:
 

• Nutritional therapy questionnaires

• Terms of engagement forms

• Consultations

• Communication via email, phone, or post

• Payment processing

• Event and course sign-ups

 

This data may include: Basic details (name, email, address, contact details, next of kin)
Health information (medical history, diet, lifestyle, supplements, medications, test results)
GP contact information, Bank details. I collect this information to provide direct healthcare, which constitutes I legitimate interest in holding your data. I retain your data following the completion of your healthcare as required by my professional associations, BANT and CNHC, for contract administration.

Information From Other Sources: I may receive sensitive medical information from biochemical testing companies or other healthcare providers with your explicit consent. This information is used solely to provide direct healthcare.

3. How I Use Your Personal Data
I act as a data controller for the personal data I collect to provide healthcare services. I also process data received from third parties, such as testing companies and healthcare providers. I ensure your personal data, including health and contact details, are protected in accordance with GDPR and professional confidentiality standards. In certain circumstances, I may use your data for legal requirements or in cases of public interest (e.g., safeguarding) Your data may be used for marketing purposes, such as newsletters, but only with your express consent.

4. Sharing Your Information
Your information is kept confidential and will only be shared with third parties with your express consent, except in the following situations:

With my registrant body (CNHC) or professional association (BANT) for complaint processing
With contractors or advisors who provide services to me, under confidentiality agreements
In response to legal or regulatory requests (e.g., court orders). With supplement companies or testing companies, without sensitive information, to provide direct healthcare. In cases of imminent danger to your life, I may share your information with appropriate authorities (e.g., police, social services) I may also share anonymized case histories for professional development purposes, but only with your explicit consent.

5. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access, amend, delete, or receive a copy of your data

• Request the correction of inaccurate information

• Ask us to stop processing your data (unless required by law)

• Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller

• Object to the processing of your data at any time

• To exercise these rights, please contact me in writing or by email. I will respond within 20 working days.

6. Data Security
I process personal data in compliance with GDPR, ensuring it is handled fairly and lawfully. I follow the common law duty of confidence in healthcare, sharing identifiable information only for direct healthcare purposes. I protect your data by storing it in secure locations, restricting access to authorized personnel, and using encryption where appropriate. External data processors supporting us are legally bound to maintain secure data practices.
 

My practice is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller.

7. Data Retention
I retain your records for the duration specified by BANT guidelines.

8. Website Privacy
My website prioritizes user privacy and takes steps to protect your information throughout your visit. Personal details provided through the website are stored securely and used to offer services or respond to inquiries. Email subscriptions are managed through Active Campaign, which securely handles your email data in accordance with their privacy policy.

9. Cookies and Forms
My website uses cookies only for technical functionality, not for collecting personal information. I also use secure forms for data submission, ensuring your privacy.

10. Analytics
I use Google Analytics to understand website trends without processing personally identifiable information. For more information, visit Google's privacy policy.

11. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is used, please contact me. If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

For any inquiries regarding this policy, please reach out to me via email at diana@dianawarrings.com.

My Privacy Policy is reviewed regularly, with the latest review conducted in August 2024.