Privacy Policy 2026

1. Who We Are
This website is operated by an independent acupuncturist based in Nerja (Málaga), Spain.
For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:
Name: Alexander Ramsey
Address: P.O. Box321, Nerja, Málaga, Spain
Email: info@alexacupuncture.eu
Telephone: 696 82 18 86
 
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Health-related information (only where voluntarily provided for treatment purposes)
Any information you submit via contact forms, email, or phone
 
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Respond to enquiries
Arrange and provide acupuncture treatments
Maintain treatment records where appropriate
Comply with legal and professional obligations
We do not use your data for marketing without your consent.
 
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Your consent (e.g. when contacting us or booking treatment)
Provision of healthcare services
Compliance with legal obligations
Health data is classified as special category data and is handled with strict confidentiality.
 
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
Enquiries: up to 12 months
Treatment records: retained in line with professional and legal requirements
 
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
 
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data only when necessary, with:
Professional advisors (e.g. accountant, legal)
IT and website service providers
Authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.
 
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos.
 
9. Cookies
This website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
 
10. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
 
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.