Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how EU Health Guide (operated by Emery Goodwin) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at eu-directweb.com. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
EU Health Guide does not collect personal information through registrations, forms, or databases. However, certain information is automatically gathered when you visit our site:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Device and operating system details
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To ensure the website operates securely and efficiently
- To comply with legal obligations under UK data protection law
No personal data is used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site traffic.
Types of cookies used include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to understand site usage
- Preference cookies: Remember your language or display settings
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage statistics and improve content delivery
- Advertising networks: May display ads based on general browsing behaviour, but no personal identifiers are shared
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control their use of cookies or data collection.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the data we handle. Server logs are stored securely and automatically deleted after 12 months. No personal data is stored in databases or accessible to third parties.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain the highest practical standards.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data held about you
- The right to request deletion of your data where applicable
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
EU Health Guide is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided information without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will delete the data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Emery Goodwin
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
300 Grattan St
Parkville VIC 3050
Australia
[email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024