Privacy Policy
Affidea Website Privacy Notice (UK)
Last updated: 14 April 2026
Affidea respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice explains who we are, how we collect, use and share your personal data, and your rights in relation to that data. This Privacy Notice applies to personal information collected through our website at www.affidea.co.uk (“Website”). If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we use your personal data, please contact us using the details at the end of this document.
Who we are
Affidea UK is part of the Affidea Group, a leading pan-European provider of diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratories and cancer care services. For more information about Affidea, please visit the “About Us” section of our Website. The data controller responsible for your personal data is Affidea UK, Address: TBC. You can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@affidea.com.
What personal information we collect and why
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Website, including when you book an appointment or enquire about services, complete a contact form, provide feedback via surveys, subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications, or apply for a role through our careers section. The purpose for collecting your data will be clearly stated at the point of collection.
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information from your device, including your IP address, device type and identifiers, browser type, general location such as city or country level, and website usage data including pages viewed and links clicked. This information helps us understand how users interact with our Website, improve performance and user experience, and inform content and service improvements. This data may be collected using cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further details.
We will only use your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, for purposes explained at the time of collection, or where permitted by applicable data protection laws. This may include internal analytics, service delivery, communication and improving our Website. Please note that this Privacy Notice does not apply to personal data collected as part of delivering medical services. Separate patient privacy notices apply in those cases.
Who we share your information with
We may share your personal information with group companies within Affidea, third-party service providers such as website hosting, analytics and security providers, regulators, courts or law enforcement where required by law, potential buyers in the event of a business sale or restructure, and other parties where you have given your consent. All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with applicable laws.
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests where these are not overridden by your rights, and legal obligations. Where required, we will clearly explain the legal basis at the point of data collection.
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
International data transfers
Your personal data may be transferred outside of the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses or transfers to countries with recognised adequate protection. Further details are available upon request.
Data retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice and to comply with legal, regulatory or accounting requirements. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your data protection rights
You have the right to access your personal data, correct or update inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time where applicable. You can also opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us. If you have concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk, although we encourage you to contact us first so we can resolve any concerns.
Updates to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Where changes are significant, we will take appropriate steps to inform you. The latest version will always be available on our Website.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@affidea.com. Address: Affidea UK, TBC.