Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 July 2026

Pharmacy Weight Loss Darfield | GPhC Registration No. 9012511 | Last Updated: July 2026

Pharmacy Weight Loss Darfield is a GPhC registered online pharmacy weight loss clinic. We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Who We Are

Pharmacy Weight Loss Darfield operates as a regulated online pharmacy serving patients in Darfield and across the UK. As a data controller, we are responsible for deciding how and why your personal data is processed. Our GPhC registration number is 9012511.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data when you use our services:

Identity data: Full name, date of birth, and gender
Contact data: Email address, phone number, and delivery address
Health data: Medical history, current medications, weight, BMI, and clinical consultation responses
Payment data: Billing information processed securely through our payment provider
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected through our website

Health data is classified as special category data under UK GDPR and is handled with the highest level of care and security.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To assess your suitability for weight loss treatments through our pharmacist-led consultation process
To dispense and deliver prescription and non-prescription weight loss medications, with delivery within 1 working day of pharmacist approval
To maintain accurate medical records as required by pharmacy regulations
To communicate with you regarding your treatment, orders, and follow-up care
To process payments securely
To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as a GPhC registered pharmacy

Our lawful bases for processing include contract performance, legal obligation, and explicit consent for special category health data.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and ensure the site functions correctly. Cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to operate, including secure login and checkout functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our services
Marketing cookies: Used only with your explicit consent to show relevant content

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference tool on the website.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

Healthcare providers: Your GP or other healthcare professionals may be informed of treatments where clinically appropriate or legally required
Delivery partners: Your name and address are shared with our courier service solely for the purpose of fulfilling your order
Payment processors: Billing data is securely handled by our third-party payment provider under strict data processing agreements
Regulatory bodies: We may be required to share data with the GPhC, MHRA, or other authorities to comply with legal obligations

All third parties we work with are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK data protection law.

6. Data Retention

We retain patient records for a minimum of eight years in accordance with NHS and pharmacy regulatory guidance. Payment and transactional records are kept for six years. Data no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our systems are regularly reviewed to maintain security standards appropriate for a regulated healthcare provider.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your information, as well as the right to restrict or object to certain types of processing. You may also request a copy of your data in a portable format. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the details below.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have a concern about how we handle your information, please contact us. We aim to respond to all data-related enquiries within 48 hours.

Email: info@pharmacyweightloss.co.uk
Phone: (+44) 116 4646009
Pharmacy Weight Loss Darfield | GPhC No. 9012511