Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17th December 2024 

Privacy Policy: Victoria Carne Ltd., trading as Midwife Vix.​

1. Introduction 

Welcome to https://www.midwifevix.co.uk ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how I, operating as Victoria Carne Ltd., trading as Midwife Vix, collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the website or use my services. 

2. Information I Collect 

I collect information that you provide directly to me, such as when you: 

  • Complete forms on the website

  • Correspond with me by phone, email, or otherwise

  • Use the services 

This information may include:

  • Name and contact details

  • Medical history relevant to postnatal midwifery services

  • Information about your baby or children

  • Any other information you choose to provide 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on the Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. 

  • Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

  • Analytical/performance cookies: These allow me to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around the website when they are using it.

  • Functionality cookies: These are used to recognise you when you return to the website. 

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the Site. 

4. How I Use Your Information 

I use the information I collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the services

  • Communicate with you about the services

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Analyse and monitor usage of the Site 

5. Data Security 

I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the information I collect and store. These measures include: 

- Encryption of sensitive data

- Regular security assessments

- Access controls to limit data access to authorised personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. 

6. Third-Party Sharing 

Registered as Victoria  Carne Ltd., and trading as Midwife Vix, I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist me in operating the website, conducting my business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. 

7. Your Rights 

Under GDPR, you have the following rights: 

  • The right to access your personal data

  • The right to rectify inaccurate personal data

  • The right to request erasure of your personal data

  • The right to restrict processing of your personal data

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to object to processing of your personal data

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided in the "Contact" section. Please refer to the GDPR policy for more information.  

8. Data Retention 

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

9. Changes to This Policy 

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. 

10. Contact Me 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at: victoriacarne3@gmail.com