Privacy Policy

Last updated: [14th May 2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit www.mrelgawad.co.uk, submit an enquiry, or arrange a consultation.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

Mr Ahmed Abd EL Gawad
GMC Registration No: 6140288
Email: info@mrplasticsurgeon.net
Tel: +44 (0)7715 989231

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Your name and contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)

  • Information submitted via our contact or consultation forms

  • Any correspondence you send to us

  • Technical data such as IP address and browser type (via cookies, with consent)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and arrange consultations

  • To provide medical or treatment-related information

  • To send you requested resources, such as a procedure brochure

  • For administrative and internal record-keeping

  • To comply with regulatory obligations

We will only use your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including your consent or our legitimate interest in operating a professional medical practice.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

Your personal data will be kept confidential and is not shared with third parties, except:

  • Where required to deliver services (e.g. medical staff or hospitals involved in your care)

  • Where required by law or regulatory bodies

  • With third-party services used to manage the website (e.g. secure contact forms)

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy

  • Comply with legal or professional obligations

If you are a patient, your medical information will be stored in accordance with UK clinical record-keeping standards.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted transmission

  • Access controls for team members

  • Regular site security updates

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your data

  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, please email us at info@mrplasticsurgeon.net

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to make this website work properly. With your consent, we may also use cookies for analytics to help improve site performance.

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy (coming soon).

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Mr Ahmed Abd EL Gawad
Email: info@mrplasticsurgeon.net
Tel: +44 (0)7715 989231

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk