My Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15/07/2025
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Your privacy is very important to me, and I’m committed to keeping any personal information you share safe and confidential. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Information I Collect and Why:
If you contact me via my website, phone, or email, I may collect:
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Your name and contact details (e.g. phone number, email address)
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Any personal information you choose to share in your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and to arrange therapy sessions, if you choose to work with me.
How I Store Your Information:
If we begin working together, I may collect additional information, such as:
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GP/emergency contact details
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Brief session notes
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Relevant health history
This information is stored securely, either on encrypted devices or in locked physical files. I keep this data for up to 7 years after the end of therapy (or until age 25 if you are under 18), in line with professional and legal requirements.
Confidentiality & Sharing:
Everything shared with me is treated in confidence. I will not share your information unless:
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You give clear, written consent
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I believe you or someone else is at serious risk of harm
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I am legally required to (e.g. court order, safeguarding, terrorism)
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My professional body or insurer requires information in the case of a complaint
Your Rights:
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You have the right to:
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Access the personal data I hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your information
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Restrict how I process your data
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at ownthescript@protonmail.com.
Website Cookies:
This website may use basic cookies to help improve user experience and collect anonymous visitor data (e.g. through Google Analytics). No identifiable personal data is collected without your consent. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Online Communication:
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If we work together online (via email or video), I use secure, encrypted platforms (e.g. Zoom) and take steps to ensure your confidentiality. Please avoid sharing sensitive information over email when possible.
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Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be shown at the top.