{"id":773,"date":"2025-06-25T22:57:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8po94980z3.reo.spinupwp.site\/?post_type=legal&#038;p=773"},"modified":"2025-06-27T13:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:25:48","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"legal","link":"https:\/\/8po94980z3.reo.spinupwp.site\/index.php\/legal\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Privacy Policy describes how Vericura Ltd. (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;us,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our medical cannabis services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information You Provide Directly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact Information<\/strong>: Name, email address, phone number, company details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Information<\/strong>: Medical credentials, practice details, areas of expertise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication Records<\/strong>: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence with our team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partnership Applications<\/strong>: Information submitted for potential business partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Collected Automatically<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website Usage Data<\/strong>: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Information<\/strong>: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookies and Tracking<\/strong>: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information from Third Parties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Professional Verification<\/strong>: Publicly available information to verify medical credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Information<\/strong>: Company details from professional directories and databases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use your personal information for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Process inquiries and partnership applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide information about our products and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate communication between parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain accurate business records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify medical credentials and professional standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide educational resources and clinical information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support healthcare professional networking and collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website Improvement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyze website usage to improve functionality and user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor website security and prevent fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize content based on user preferences and behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal and Regulatory Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comply with applicable laws and regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to legal requests and regulatory inquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain required business records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under UK GDPR, we process your personal information based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legitimate Interest<\/strong>: For business operations, website security, and service improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong>: For marketing communications and certain data collection activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contractual Necessity<\/strong>: To fulfill partnership agreements and provide requested services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Obligation<\/strong>: To comply with UK laws, regulations, and MHRA requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vital Interests<\/strong>: Where necessary to protect health and safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Share Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service Providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technology Partners<\/strong>: For website hosting, analytics, and technical support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Services<\/strong>: Legal, accounting, and compliance consultants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication Tools<\/strong>: Email marketing and customer relationship management platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Healthcare Networks<\/strong>: With your consent, for professional collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Organizations<\/strong>: For anonymous, aggregated research purposes only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MHRA and Regulatory Bodies<\/strong>: When required by UK medicines regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information Commissioner&#8217;s Office (ICO)<\/strong>: In response to data protection inquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UK Courts and Legal Proceedings<\/strong>: In response to valid UK legal requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health and Safety<\/strong>: To protect rights, property, or safety as required by UK law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Transfers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Safeguards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encryption<\/strong>: Data transmitted over secure, encrypted connections (SSL\/TLS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access Controls<\/strong>: Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security Monitoring<\/strong>: Regular monitoring for unauthorized access or security breaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizational Measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Staff Training<\/strong>: Regular privacy and security training for all personnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Minimization<\/strong>: Collecting only necessary information for specified purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular Audits<\/strong>: Periodic review of data handling practices and security measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Rights Under UK GDPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access and Information Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right of Access<\/strong>: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Rectification<\/strong>: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Data Portability<\/strong>: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Control and Deletion Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right to Withdraw Consent<\/strong>: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Erasure<\/strong>: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Restrict Processing<\/strong>: Request limitation of how we process your information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Object<\/strong>: Object to processing based on legitimate interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right to be Informed<\/strong>: Understand how your data is being used (this privacy policy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rights Related to Automated Decision Making<\/strong>: Protection against automated decision-making and profiling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Exercise Your Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right to Complain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe we have not handled your personal information properly, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner&#8217;s Office (ICO):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: ico.org.uk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 0303 123 1113<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: Information Commissioner&#8217;s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retention Periods (UK GDPR Compliance)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact Information<\/strong>: Retained for 6 years after last contact (or as long as you maintain interest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication Records<\/strong>: Retained for 6 years for business and regulatory compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website Analytics<\/strong>: Anonymous data retained for 2 years maximum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical Professional Records<\/strong>: Retained for 7 years in compliance with UK healthcare regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal and Regulatory Records<\/strong>: Retained as required by UK law and MHRA regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deletion Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information unless longer retention is required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Data Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we operate within the UK, your personal information is primarily processed within the UK. If we need to transfer your information outside the UK, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure the destination country has an adequacy decision from the UK government, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain your explicit consent where required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We will always ensure your personal information receives the same level of protection as required under UK GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website and services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to This Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changes in our business practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New legal requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced privacy protections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notification of Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will notify you of significant changes by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updating the &#8220;Last updated&#8221; date at the top of this policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posting a notice on our website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending email notifications for material changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:<br><strong>Email<\/strong>: enquires@vericura.co.uk<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to complying with UK and EU privacy laws, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UK GDPR<\/strong>: The UK General Data Protection Regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Protection Act 2018<\/strong>: UK implementation and supplementary provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)<\/strong>: For electronic marketing and cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MHRA Regulations<\/strong>: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency requirements for medical cannabis companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For specific information about your privacy rights under UK law, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-773","legal","type-legal","status-publish","hentry"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/8po94980z3.reo.spinupwp.site\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal\/773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/8po94980z3.reo.spinupwp.site\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/8po94980z3.reo.spinupwp.site\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/legal"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/8po94980z3.reo.spinupwp.site\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal\/773\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/8po94980z3.reo.spinupwp.site\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}