Privacy Policy

Who we are

This Privacy Policy relates to Care Hive Planner, a care planning application ("Care Hive Planner", "we", "us" or "our"), a company established in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 ("DPA 2018").

Contacting Us

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Email: support@carehiveplanner.co.uk

Phone: +44 7311 513941

Purpose of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Care Hive Planner collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal data when you use our application or services. It also informs you of your rights under applicable privacy laws.

Please read this policy in conjunction with any additional privacy notices provided to you, particularly when we collect specific personal data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The latest version will always be accessible within our application or on our website. If material changes are made, we will notify you accordingly.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access or misuse. This includes encryption, secure storage practices, access control, and staff training. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only, and data is transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption protocols.

Types of Data We Collect

We collect different types of data depending on how you interact with the Care Hive Planner app, including:

We do not collect Special Category Data unless you enter it voluntarily into the application as part of care planning records (e.g., health information), and this will always be stored securely and used only for its intended purpose.

Why We Collect Your Data

Purpose Data Used Lawful Basis
To register and manage your account Registration Data Performance of a contract
To provide and personalise the care planning experience Profile and Usage Data Legitimate interest
To send service notifications or updates Registration Data Performance of a contract
To respond to enquiries and provide support All relevant Data Legitimate interest
To comply with legal obligations All relevant Data Legal obligation
To analyse usage and improve app functionality Technical and Usage Data Legitimate interest
To send you optional marketing or survey content Email, profile data Consent (opt-in)

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with:

All third-party partners are contractually bound to handle your data in compliance with data protection laws.

Marketing

With your consent, we may send you occasional updates about new features or improvements. You can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Tracking

Our app and website may use cookies and pixels to enhance user experience and track usage data. These are used solely to improve functionality and performance. More details can be found in our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Care Hive Planner may contain links to other websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Your Rights

You have rights under UK GDPR, including:

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: support@carehiveplanner.co.uk

Complaints

If you have concerns about our use of your personal data, we encourage you to contact us first. If we cannot resolve your concern, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk/concerns/