Privacy Policy

For Your Skin 

Last updated: 10 October 2026

1. Who we are

For Your Skin Nurse Led Aesthetic Studio is a skin health clinic based in Ireland, operated by Aleksandra Bala.

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit my website, book an appointment, attend the clinic, contact me or subscribe to my Skin Letter newsletter.

Contact details

• Website: https://nurseforyourskin.ie

• Email: alex@nurseforyourskin.ie

• Business: For Your Skin Nurse Led Aesthetic Studio 

• Data protection contact: Aleksandra Bala

2. What personal information I collect

Depending on how you interact with my clinic, I may collect the following information:

Personal and contact information

• Name, email address, telephone number and other contact details you provide.

• Information submitted through website enquiries or appointment bookings.

Appointment and payment information

• Appointment dates, treatment history, booking details, deposits and payment records.

• Relevant transaction information for accounting and business administration.

Health and treatment information

• Medical history, skin concerns, allergies, medications, contraindications and other information relevant to your consultation and treatment.

• Skin analysis results, treatment notes, photographs and videos where applicable.

• Before-and-after photographs or videos taken with your permission.

Health information is particularly sensitive. I collect and use it only where necessary for appropriate consultation, treatment, clinical documentation and related professional responsibilities.

Newsletter information

• Your email address and subscription preferences if you voluntarily subscribe to my Skin Letter newsletter.

Website information

• Technical information that may be collected when you visit my website, such as device, browser and cookie information, depending on the website tools in use.

3. How I use your information

I use personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and communicate with you.

• To arrange and manage appointments.

• To assess your skin and determine appropriate treatment options.

• To maintain accurate clinical records and document treatments.

• To manage payments, deposits, refunds and accounting.

• To provide aftercare information and relevant appointment communications.

• To meet applicable legal, professional, insurance and regulatory obligations.

• To send the Skin Letter newsletter to people who have subscribed.

• To maintain website functionality, security and performance.

I do not use your clinical information for unrelated marketing purposes.

4. The legal basis for processing your information

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I must have a lawful basis for processing personal data.

Depending on the purpose, these bases may include:

• Contractual necessity: managing appointments and providing services you request.

• Legal obligations: maintaining records and meeting applicable legal or accounting requirements.

• Legitimate interests: managing and protecting my business, where these interests do not override your rights.

• Consent: sending marketing communications where required and using patient photographs or videos for promotional purposes.

• Health information: processing necessary health information under an applicable condition for special-category data under Article 9 GDPR, in addition to an appropriate Article 6 lawful basis.

Where explicit consent is the appropriate basis for processing health information or using photographs for promotional purposes, I will seek that consent separately.

You can withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.

5. Patient photographs and videos

Photographs and videos may be taken to document skin conditions, monitor treatment progress or record results.

Where photographs or videos are intended for use on my website, social media, educational materials or other promotional content, I will seek your permission separately.

Agreeing to treatment does not automatically mean agreeing to promotional photography.

You can decline promotional photography without this affecting your access to treatment. You may withdraw your consent to future promotional use by contacting me.

Please note that withdrawing consent cannot always reverse material that has already been published or shared. I will consider your request and take appropriate steps regarding future use.

Clinical photographs and promotional photographs are treated according to their respective purposes and applicable data protection requirements.

6. Online bookings and payment processing

I use Aesthetic Nurse Software to manage online bookings and relevant appointment information.

Depending on the booking and payment services used, information may be processed by the relevant software and payment service providers to arrange appointments and process transactions.

Payments may be made online or in person. Card payments may be processed by a payment provider, depending on the method used.

I do not intend to collect or store full payment card details in my clinical records.

Please refer to the relevant providers' privacy information for details of their own data processing practices.

7. Patient records and storage

I maintain patient records using my clinic management software. These records may include consultation information, medical history, skin analysis, treatment details, photographs, aftercare advice and relevant communications.

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

Access to clinical information is restricted to authorised persons where applicable. I use appropriate organisational and technical safeguards and expect service providers handling personal information on my behalf to provide appropriate protection.

8. Email communications and the Skin Letter

If you voluntarily subscribe to my Skin Letter newsletter, your email address and subscription information may be processed through MailerLite, my email marketing platform.

I use this service to send skincare information, clinic updates and occasional subscriber offers.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in a newsletter or by contacting me directly.

Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not affect essential communications relating to an appointment or treatment.

If you contact me by email, I will use your information to respond to your enquiry and manage any related request.

Please avoid sending unnecessary sensitive medical information through ordinary email or social media messages.

9. Who may receive your information?

I do not sell your personal information.

Where necessary, information may be shared with:

• Aesthetic Nurse Software, for appointment and booking management.

• MailerLite, for newsletter subscriptions and email marketing.

• Relevant payment providers, for payment processing.

• Accountants, insurers, professional advisers or regulatory authorities where necessary and lawful.

• Healthcare professionals involved in your care, where appropriate and legally permitted.

• IT, website hosting and other service providers who help operate my business.

I aim to share only the information necessary for the relevant purpose.

Some service providers may process information outside the European Economic Area. Where this applies, appropriate safeguards must be in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

10. Website cookies

My website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and, where applicable, analyse website usage.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used to provide services you request. Non-essential analytics or marketing cookies and similar tracking technologies may require your consent under applicable law.

I am reviewing the specific cookies and tracking technologies used on my website so that this section can accurately identify them and explain how you can manage your preferences.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

11. How long I keep your information

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, taking account of applicable legal, professional, insurance, accounting and record-keeping requirements.

Different retention periods may apply to:

• Clinical and treatment records.

• Appointment and payment records.

• Website enquiries and correspondence.

• Newsletter subscription records.

• Photographs and videos.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or otherwise disposed of, subject to any applicable obligation to retain it.

The specific retention periods for each category of information are determined by my record-retention procedures and applicable requirements.

12. Your data protection rights

Under applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request erasure of your information in certain circumstances.

• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

• Object to certain types of processing.

• Request data portability where applicable.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions. For example, some clinical or financial records may need to be retained even if you request their deletion.

To exercise your rights, contact me at alex@nurseforyourskin.ie.

13. Data security

I take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information, including appropriate access controls and the use of systems intended to protect clinical and business records.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

If a personal data breach occurs, I will assess it and take any action required under applicable data protection law.

14. Links to other websites

My website may contain links to external websites or third-party services. These websites have their own privacy policies, and I am not responsible for their independent privacy practices.

I recommend reviewing their privacy information before providing personal data.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy when my business practices, website functionality or legal obligations change.

The latest version will be published on my website with the updated date.

16. Contact and complaints

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Aleksandra Bala
For Your Skin
Email: alex@nurseforyourskin.ie
Website: https://nurseforyourskin.ie

You also have the right to contact the Irish Data Protection Commission if you have concerns about how your personal information is processed.

Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie