The website www.e-lefENT.org.uk is operated by ENTUK (the "association," "we," or "us"). ENTUK is a registered charity, with registration number 1125524. The Association's main office is at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSE).

We understand that the privacy and security of your personal information is an important issue to you, and we are committed to protecting your privacy as a visitor to the Website. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.

 

What Personal Information Do We Collect and How Do We Use It?

ENTUK processes your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (the DPA 2018). For the purpose of the DPA 2018, the data controller is ENTUK.
ENTUK processes your data for the following purposes:

  • To manage your use of the Website.
  • To keep you updated about policy and procedures relating to Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.
  • To confirm the accuracy of the information you provide and verify your status as a registered doctor.
  • To provide you with information about services provided by ENTUK.
  • To process and respond to requests, enquiries, and complaints.
  • To update our records.
  • To analyse trends and profiles.
  • For statutory and regulatory compliance.

If a lawful basis does not apply to the processing we undertake, we will only process your personal data with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by writing to the address set out below. However, if a statutory condition applies and you withdraw your consent, this may not necessarily mean we cease to process your personal data.

Some processing activities involve marketing communications. If you prefer not to receive marketing communications, you can opt-out by writing to the Data Protection Officer at the address provided below.

Any personal information you send to ENTUK will be treated in the strictest confidence. ENTUK may continue to process your personal data after you have ceased to use the Website or after you have provided information to ENTUK.

 

Sensitive Personal Information

We do not collect sensitive personal data through the Website.


Sharing Your Information

We do not share personal information collected from the Website with third parties, except as required by law or with your consent. ENTUK will release your personal information to others when you have given your consent to that release.

 

Cookies

We may use 'cookies' to track the patterns of behavior of visitors to the Website. A cookie is a small piece of information transferred to your hard drive for record-keeping purposes. It can store information such as your name, email address, and password. Cookies enable us to recognize your computer and see how you use the Website, helping us to tailor our services to your interests. You can usually modify your browser to prevent this from happening. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.


International Data Transfers

Please note that information displayed on the Website or sent to ENTUK over the Internet may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), where data protection laws may not be as robust as those within the EEA. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.


Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we process personal data. Any updates will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website or submission of personal information to us after any such changes will signify your acceptance of the changes.


Other Websites

The Website contains links to other websites. ENTUK is not responsible for the privacy policies, practices, or content of any linked websites.

 

Contact Us

If you have any queries relating to this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
ENTUK at the Royal College of Surgeons of England
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE


Definitions

  • Personal data: Any data from which the identity of a living individual can be determined, either by itself or with other data processed by the data controller. This includes information such as name, address, email address, telephone number, and general contact details, as well as images (e.g., CCTV images), photographs, and telephone voice recordings.
  • Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on information or data, including organisation, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, alignment, combination, blocking, erasure, or destruction.
  • Sensitive personal data: Data consisting of information as to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health, sexual life, the commission or alleged commission of any offence, and any related proceedings.