Privacy Policy & Cookies

Last updated: April 2026  ·  Version 1.0

NaturalMed (operated by Nuno Pestana) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK GDPR and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. Data Controller

Nuno Pestana — NaturalMed Wellness
30 Shortbridge Street, Newtown, Powys SY16 2LN, United Kingdom
Email: naturalmed.wellness@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7756 339 382

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it:

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except as described in this policy or as required by law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the minimum number necessary.

4.1 Essential Cookies (always active)

Purpose: Store your cookie-consent preference so we don't ask again.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4.2 Analytics Cookies (only with your consent)

Provider: Google Analytics 4

Purpose: Understand how visitors navigate the site so we can improve it.

Data collected: Pages visited, session duration, browser type, anonymised IP.

Retention: 26 months.

Legal basis: Your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4.3 Cookie Reference

CookieTypeDurationPurpose
nm_cookie_consentEssential365 daysStores your consent preference
_gaAnalytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics user identifier
_gidAnalytics24 hoursGoogle Analytics session identifier

4.4 Third-party embeds

The Contact page includes a Google Calendar embed that shows appointment availability. This embed is served directly by Google and may set its own cookies subject to Google's Privacy Policy. No patient data is stored or displayed — all calendar events are marked "Busy" only.

5. Third-Party Services

6. Your Rights Under UK/EU GDPR

To exercise any of these rights, contact: naturalmed.wellness@gmail.com

7. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You may update your preferences at any time. Your choice is saved for 365 days.

8. Data Retention

Contact form enquiries and newsletter email addresses are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your request or until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for 26 months in Google Analytics.

9. Data Security

This website is hosted on GitHub Pages (HTTPS) and uses industry-standard security measures. No payment data is processed on this site.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above will reflect any changes. Material changes that affect your rights will trigger a renewed consent request.

11. Supervisory Authority

If you are based in the UK you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). If you are based in the EU you may contact your local data protection authority.


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