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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use and protect your personal information.

Last updated: July 2026

Who we are

Care Dental Tidworth is the data controller responsible for your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information we collect

We may collect your name, contact details, date of birth, medical and dental history, treatment records, and payment information. Through our website we may also collect details you submit via our contact and booking forms.

How we use your information

We use your information to provide and manage your dental care, to contact you about appointments, to process payments, and to meet our legal and regulatory obligations.

Legal basis for processing

We process your data to provide you with care, with your consent, in our legitimate interests in running the practice, and to comply with legal obligations.

Sharing your information

We only share your information where necessary — for example with dental laboratories, specialists we refer you to, or where required by law. We never sell your data.

How long we keep it

We retain dental records for the period required by professional and legal guidelines, typically at least ten years after your last visit, and longer for children.

Your rights

You have the right to access your data, request corrections, object to processing, and in certain circumstances request erasure. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Please see our Cookie Policy for details.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your information secure.

Contact and complaints

If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.