Privacy Policy
Welcome to Sports Care Therapy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
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By accessing or using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Who We Are
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Sports Care Therapy is a mobile sports and deep tissue massage service based in Central London, operated by Carlos Serrano, a qualified therapist in Level 3 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapies.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact:
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Carlos Serrano
Email: sportscaretherapy@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7742 276 464
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2. What Information We Collect
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We collect personal information in the following ways:
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a) Information You Provide Directly:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Address (for mobile service visits)
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Health-related information relevant to your treatment
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Payment or booking details (if processed online)
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b) Information Collected Automatically:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Time zone and location
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Pages visited and how long you stay on them
(This is collected via cookies or analytics tools.)
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3. How We Use Your Information
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We use your information to:
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Book and confirm your appointments
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Understand your therapy needs and provide safe, effective treatment
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Respond to inquiries or customer service requests
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Manage payments and receipts
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Send updates, promotions, or important service changes (only with your consent)
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Comply with legal and insurance obligations
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4. Lawful Basis for Processing
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We process personal data under the following legal bases:
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Consent – For marketing or newsletter subscriptions
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Contract – To provide the services you request
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Legal Obligation – To meet requirements related to record keeping, insurance, and health/safety
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Legitimate Interests – To improve our services and website experience
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5. Sharing Your Data
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We will never sell your data. We only share your data with:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square) for secure transactions
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Professional insurance providers (if required for legal claims)
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Healthcare professionals, but only with your explicit consent
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Website service providers for analytics or email notifications
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6. How We Store and Protect Your Information
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Client records are securely stored digitally with password protection
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Health records are retained for 7 years (or until a child turns 25) in line with UK legal guidelines
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Data is only accessible to the therapist (Carlos Serrano)
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7. Cookies
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Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and monitor traffic (via Google Analytics or similar). You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.
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8. Your Rights
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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access a copy of your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent (where consent is used)
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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sportscaretherapy@gmail.com.
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9. Links to Other Websites
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., booking platforms or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies separately.
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10. Policy Updates
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We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
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11. Contact Us
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For questions, data requests, or complaints, please contact:
Carlos Serrano
Email: sportscaretherapy@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7742 276 464
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If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.