Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Greg Ritter Massage Therapy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you:

  • Visit our website (grittermassage.co.uk)

  • Book an appointment

  • Contact us

  • Receive massage therapy treatment

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Data Controller:
Greg Ritter Massage Therapy
6 The Fairway
London UB5 4SL
United Kingdom

Phone: 07772 120427
Website: https://grittermassage.co.uk

Greg Ritter Massage Therapy is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. What Information We Collect

A. Contact Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

B. Appointment & Booking Information

  • Appointment date and time

  • Treatment type

  • Booking history

C. Health Information (Special Category Data)

Where relevant and voluntarily provided, we may collect limited health-related information necessary for safe treatment, such as:

  • Areas of tension or discomfort

  • Relevant injury history

  • Medical conditions that may affect treatment

Health data is handled with additional safeguards in accordance with UK GDPR.

D. Website Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and analytics data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Manage and confirm appointments

  • Provide massage therapy services safely

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Maintain accurate treatment records

  • Improve our services

  • Comply with legal and insurance obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contract – to provide booked services

  • Legitimate Interests – for business administration and service improvement

  • Consent – for health information and optional communications

  • Legal Obligation – where required by UK law

Health information is processed only where necessary for treatment and with your explicit consent.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Online booking system providers

  • Payment processors

  • Website hosting providers

  • Professional advisers or regulatory authorities if legally required

All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Booking and contact data: up to 3 years after last appointment

  • Treatment notes: retained in line with professional insurance requirements

  • Financial records: retained as required by HMRC

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure website hosting

  • Encrypted website connection (SSL)

  • Restricted access to records

  • Secure storage of client notes

While no system can be completely secure, we take appropriate precautions to protect your information.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (where legally permitted)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, contact:
📞 07772 120427

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyse website traffic

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be published on our website.

13. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Greg Ritter Massage Therapy
6 The Fairway
London UB5 4SL
Phone: 07772 120427
Website: https://grittermassage.co.uk