Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Dr. Fulvio Bedani 

Website: drfulviobedani.com 

Last updated: 24th Nov 2026  

1. Introduction. We are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.  By using our website, contacting us, or engaging our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.  

2. Who we are: services are provided by Dr. Fulvio Bedani, registered consultant psychiatrist. We act as Data Controllers for personal data collected through this website.      

3. What personal data we collect through the website.  We collect only the information you choose to provide through our contact form: Name, Email address, Your message or enquiry. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry. Clinical records and sensitive personal data are not collected or stored on this website. All clinical notes and assessments for Dr. Fulvio Bedani are stored securely by a GDPR-compliant third-party clinical records system.  

4. Cookies & tracking technologies. This website uses: Google Analytics – to understand how visitors use the site Google Maps – embedded map for location services. These tools may set cookies on your device. Cookie consent.  Because we use Google Analytics and Google Maps, we provide a cookie banner allowing visitors to accept or reject cookies. Essential cookies only load if consent is given. You can change or withdraw consent at any time.  

5. How we use your data. We use your personal data to: respond to your enquiries,  provide information about our services, maintain website security and performance (via analytics). We do not use your information for marketing. We never sell your data to third parties.  

6. Legal basis for processing under GDPR. We process personal data on the following bases:  

  • Consent – when you submit a contact form.  
  • Legitimate interest – for basic website analytics.  
  • Legal obligation / clinical duty of care – for clinical record management (handled through a secure third-party system). 

7. How long we keep your data contact form. Data stored only as long as needed to respond to your enquiry, then deleted within 90 days. Clinical records are stored according to professional regulatory requirements and managed by a secure third-party system used by Dr. Fulvio Bedani.  

8. Sharing your data. We may share data with: our third-party clinical record system provider (clinical data only). Google (for Analytics and Maps). All processors operate under GDPR-compliant agreements. We do not share personal data with anyone else unless required by law.  

9. Your data rights.  Under GDPR, you have the right to:  

  • Access your data.  
  • Correct inaccurate data.  
  • Request deletion.  
  • Restrict or object to processing.  
  • Withdraw consent. 
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).  

To exercise your rights, contact us at: fulviobedani@privateclinic.ie   

10. Security.  We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. Clinical records are stored on an encrypted, secure, GDPR-compliant external system. No clinical information is ever stored on this website.  

11. Third-Party Links.  Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.  

12. Changes to This Policy.  We may update this Privacy policy occasionally. The most recent version will always be available on our website.  

13. Contact Us  For any questions regarding this policy or your data rights: fulviobedani@privateclinic.ie or calling the number 0212452654