Last updated: July 2026
Vittorio Russo (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit this website or contact us.
We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy legislation.
This website is operated by:
Mr Vittorio Russo
Consultant Complex Spinal Neurosurgeon
Website: https://vittoriorusso.co.uk
Email: info@vittoriorusso.co.uk
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Information included in your enquiry
Any documents or information you voluntarily submit
Please do not submit confidential medical records or sensitive health information through the website unless specifically requested.
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referral source
General usage statistics
This information is primarily used for website security, maintenance, and performance analysis.
We may use your personal information to:
Respond to enquiries.
Arrange appointments or consultations.
Provide information about our services.
Improve the website and user experience.
Maintain website security.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Prevent fraud or misuse of the website.
We will only process your information where there is a lawful basis for doing so.
Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Your consent.
Performance of a contract or taking steps before entering into one.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving the website and responding to enquiries.
This website is intended to provide general information about spinal conditions and treatments.
Submitting an enquiry through the website does not create a doctor-patient relationship.
If you choose to provide medical information, it will only be used for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or arranging an appropriate consultation.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist in operating the website or providing professional services, including:
Website hosting providers
Email service providers
IT support providers
Analytics providers
Appointment or contact form services
All third-party providers are required to process personal information securely and only on our instructions.
We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal rights.
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.
Although we implement reasonable security measures, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website performance, and enhance the user experience.
For further information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information where applicable.
Request restriction of processing.
Object to certain processing activities.
Request transfer of your data where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
This website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last updated” date.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Mr Vittorio Russo
Consultant Complex Spinal Neurosurgeon
Email: info@vittoriorusso.co.uk
Website: https://vittoriorusso.co.uk
