Last updated: March 2026

Worthing Dental Practice (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Name, address, phone number, and email address when you register as a patient or contact us
Medical and dental history as part of your dental care
Appointment requests and communication records
Website usage data through cookies (see our Cookie Policy)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide dental care and treatment
Manage appointments and communicate with you about your care
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements (including CQC and GDC regulations)
Improve our services

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases: your consent, performance of a contract (dental care), legal obligation, and legitimate interests (improving our services).

Data Retention

We retain patient dental records for a minimum of 10 years after your last treatment, or until age 25 for children (whichever is longer), in line with NHS and GDC guidance. Other personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data. You may also withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@worthingdentalpractice.com or call 01903 233983.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Worthing Dental Practice
16 Broadwater Road, Worthing BN14 8AE
info@worthingdentalpractice.com
01903 233983

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