Effective Date: 10th September 2025

This policy outlines the terms of use and privacy practices for the website GMC Research (the "Site").

By accessing and using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and policies outlined below.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

The data controller for this website is DIG Advisory Limited. A company registered in England and Wales.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

• Technical Data: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, and operating system. This is collected via our server logs and analytics tools.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our Site, such as which pages you visit and for how long.
• Contact Data: If you choose to contact us via email, we will collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve our Site: We use Technical and Usage Data to analyse site performance, enhance security, and improve the user experience. Our legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in maintaining a functional and effective website.
• To respond to your enquiries: We use your Contact Data to reply to your messages. Our legal basis for this is your consent, implied by you contacting us.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. We use them to:

• Operate essential site functions.
• Gather analytics data (e.g., via Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and user engagement.

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as:

• Website hosting providers.
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).These providers are bound by data protection laws and are only permitted to use your data to provide the services we have requested.

6. Data Security and Retention

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. We will only retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: To request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: To request that we delete your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: To request that we suspend the processing of your data.
• Right to Object: To object to our processing of your data (e.g., for marketing).
• Right to Data Portability: To request a transfer of your data to another party.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) (www.ico.org.uk).

Terms of Use & Legal Disclaimer

1. Intellectual Property

All content published on this Site, including articles, text, and graphics, is the property of DIG Advisory Limited and is protected by UK and international copyright laws. The content is for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without our express written permission.

2. Disclaimer of Liability

The information provided on GMC Advisory is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not represent professional advice on which you should rely.

We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information contained on the Site. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

3. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of these sites and are not responsible for them. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

General

1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

2. Governing Law

This policy and any dispute arising out of its use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

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