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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

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Welcome to salmansheikh.co.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

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1. Data Controller
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The Data Controller for this website is Dr. Salman Sheikh. If you have any questions regarding your data or this policy, please contact us via the contact details provided on the website.

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2. Information We Collect
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We may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and phone number (if provided via contact forms).

  • Special Category Data: Health-related information you choose to share with us via inquiries.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies to improve website performance.

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3. Lawful Basis for Processing
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Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., clinical images or newsletter signups).

  • Medical Diagnosis: Processing is necessary for the purposes of preventive or occupational medicine, medical diagnosis, or the provision of health or social care (Article 9 UK GDPR).

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4. Patient Image Disclaimer & Consent
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This website features clinical photography and patient images for educational and illustrative purposes.

Important Notice: All patient images displayed on this website are used with the explicit, informed, and written consent of the individuals depicted. This consent has been granted to Dr. Salman Sheikh only for use on this specific platform and associated professional portfolios.

  • Patients have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, at which point the image will be removed from the website.

  • The use of these images does not constitute a waiver of the patient's right to privacy in any other context.

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5. Restrictions on Image Use (Copyright)
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All content on salmansheikh.co.uk, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and clinical photographs, is the intellectual property of Dr. Salman Sheikh unless otherwise stated.

The following restrictions apply strictly:

  • Prohibition of Copying: You are strictly prohibited from downloading, capturing (screenshots), copying, or redistributing any images from this website.

  • No Commercial Use: No part of this website may be used for commercial purposes without prior written authorization.

  • Legal Action: Any unauthorized use of clinical images is a violation of copyright law (Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988) and a breach of patient confidentiality. We reserve the right to pursue legal action against individuals or entities that misappropriate content from this site.

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6. Your Rights
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Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.

  • Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

  • Erasure: The right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on consent (especially regarding images), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

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7. Data Security
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We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Clinical images are stored and transmitted using encrypted protocols. We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party advertisers.

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8. Contact
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For any concerns regarding privacy or to exercise your data rights, please reach out to the team directly at implants@salmansheikh.co.uk.

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