Caramocare
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 June 2025
Caramocare is committed to protecting your privacy. Whether you’re a client, course attendee, partner organisation or just browsing our site, we handle your data responsibly, ethically, and in line with UK GDPR and clinical standards.
1. Who We Are
Caramocare is the trading name of Glengarth Medical Limited, a UK-based company offering trauma therapy, professional supervision, and specialist training in BLAST® therapy.
Our services are led by Dr. Sharryn Gardner, a GMC-registered doctor and trauma specialist. We operate ethically and transparently as part of our B Corp commitment to people and planet.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
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Contact details: name, email, phone number, GP
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Client information: health history, trauma-related notes, session content (only with consent and kept securely)
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Booking data: appointment dates, service type, payment status
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Training records: CPD attendance, professional background, certification
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Website data: IP address, browser type, and cookies (see Section 8)
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
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Contact and booking forms on our website
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Email, phone, or direct client communication
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Therapy or supervision sessions (with your consent)
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Training registration forms
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Website analytics and cookies
4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)
5. How We Use and Store Your Data
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Clinical notes are stored securely and separately from identifying details.
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Booking information is held through GDPR-compliant third-party platforms (e.g. Calendly, Acuity, or Stripe).
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Emails and documents are stored in encrypted systems.
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Website data is anonymised and used only to improve our site performance and accessibility.
We do not sell, rent or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.
6. Third-Party Services We Use
Your data may be processed by trusted services such as:
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Booking: Calendly,
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Email: Gmail (Google Workspace Premium )
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Payment: Stripe or PayPal
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Cloud Storage: Google Drive
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Video sessions: Zoom or Telehealth platforms
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Analytics: Google Analytics (only with consent)
All services are GDPR-compliant and used with appropriate safeguards.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your data
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Request correction or deletion
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request a copy of your records
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Raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To request any of the above, email us at hello@caramocare.com.
8. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies to:
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Track website performance
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Improve accessibility and user experience
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Understand general trends (not individual behaviour)
You can opt in or out of cookies using our website banner.
9. Data Retention
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Clinical notes are retained for 7 years (or until age 25 for children), in line with healthcare standards.
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Training and booking data is kept for up to 2 years for audit and CPD purposes.
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Website data is anonymised and retained as per Google Analytics policies.
10. Children’s Data
We only work with children with parental/legal guardian consent. Data collected during therapy is handled with the same clinical safeguards as adult records.
11. Changes to This Policy
We update this policy when services or laws change. We recommend reviewing it occasionally to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or your data:
Dr. Sharryn Gardner
Caramocare | Glengarth Medical Limited
hello@caramocare.com
0786 083 8737
