Medical disclaimer: This tool is a pre-screening aid only. It does not constitute a clinical assessment, diagnosis, or prescription. All treatment decisions are made by a registered pharmacist during a face-to-face consultation. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 112 or 999.
The short version
1. Who we are
pharmacycheck.org is a free, anonymous eligibility screening tool for the HSE Common Conditions Service, built and managed by an Irish pharmacist. It is operated as a non-commercial public health resource.
This tool is not affiliated with or endorsed by the HSE, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), or any pharmacy group.
For data protection queries, contact: thehonestdose@outlook.com
2. What data we collect — and what we don't
We collect nothing that could identify you. This is not a policy choice — it is how the tool is technically built.
The triage questions and logic run entirely inside your browser. Your answers are processed on your device only, held temporarily in working memory, and never transmitted to any server. Everything disappears the moment you close the tab.
We do not collect or store:
- Your name, date of birth, address, email address, or phone number
- Your IP address
- Your device type, browser, or user-agent string
- Any answers you give during the triage
- The PDF summary or GP letter you download
- Any session identifiers that could link visits together
3. Cookies and tracking
This website uses no cookies of any kind. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, local storage, session storage, browser fingerprinting, or any third-party tracking scripts.
Because we use no cookies or tracking technologies, no cookie consent banner is required under Irish and EU law.
4. Web server logs
Our hosting provider (Vercel) may temporarily log standard technical data such as the URL requested, date/time, and HTTP response code. These are not linked to individual users or triage sessions. Vercel's privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
5. Legal basis and GDPR
Because this tool does not process any personal data, most GDPR obligations do not apply. We cannot fulfil subject access requests, deletion requests, or data portability requests because we hold no data linked to any individual.
Your anonymity is not a setting — it is structurally guaranteed by how the tool is built.
6. Third-party services
- Vercel — website hosting. Standard server logs only.
- Google Fonts — fonts loaded from Google's servers on page visit.
- PDF generation library — runs entirely in your browser. No data sent externally.
7. Children and minors
This tool can be used on behalf of children by a parent or guardian. No personal data is collected. Children under 16 should use this tool with the assistance of a parent or guardian.
8. Medical disclaimer
This tool is a pre-screening aid only. It does not constitute a clinical assessment, diagnosis, or prescription. All clinical decisions are made solely by a registered pharmacist during a face-to-face consultation. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 112 or 999.
9. Changes to this policy
If we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Protocol version control
Clinical protocols used in this tool follow the official HSE Common Conditions Service guidelines. Protocol source: HSE Common Conditions Service
Questions about privacy?
Contact: thehonestdose@outlook.com
We aim to respond within 5 working days.