Privacy Policy for AJH Social Work

Introduction

At AJH Social Work, your privacy is important to me. I am committed to protecting the personal information you share with me and ensuring that your data is handled securely and respectfully. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information I Collect

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

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and date of birth.
Professional and Financial Information: Details relevant to the services I provide, including assessment reports, legal documents, and financial data if applicable.

Health and Social Care Information: Information related to your health, care needs, and any relevant legal matters necessary to provide my services.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

Provide social work services tailored to your needs.
Communicate with you regarding appointments, assessments, and service updates.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Improve my services and ensure the highest standards of care.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

I process your information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have given clear consent for me to process your personal data for specific purposes.
Contractual Necessity: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legal Obligation: I must process your data to comply with legal obligations.
Legitimate Interests: Processing your data is necessary for my legitimate interests, such as improving my services, unless those interests are overridden by your privacy rights.

Sharing Your Information

I may share your personal information with third parties, including:

Legal professionals, healthcare providers, or other relevant parties as necessary for the provision of services.
Regulatory bodies when required to comply with legal obligations.
Third-party service providers that assist me in operating services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
I will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

How I Protect Your Information

I am committed to safeguarding your information by implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. This includes secure storage systems, data encryption, and regular audits of my data protection practices.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights, including:

Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of your personal data processing.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Data Portability: You have the right to request that I transfer your data to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

Retention of Your Information

I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please contact me.

Last Updated: September 1st 2024