Privacy Statement & Data Protection

    I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) which means I need to tell you what data I am collecting from you and what I intend to do with it.

    What data do I keep and why do I need it?

    Name and age :- this is basic information that helps me get to know you.
    Address, email address, phone number :- I use this as a way of contacting you regarding your sessions. I will mainly use the method you first contacted me on but if I can’t reach you I will try a different method.
    Doctors details :-If I was worried that you were at risk then I may need to contact your doctor, if I could I would tell you I was going to do this.

    Will I share your data and if I do who will I share it with and for what purpose?

    It is very unlikely I will share your data. I will not sell it on or use it for unethical reasons.
    I may have to share it if my notes are subpoenaed by a court or if you or anyone you tell me about is at harm or risk of harm then I may have to pass this information on to your GP or the police. You have a right to request to see, have amended or have destroyed any data I may keep about you. I will respond to any such request made within 14 days.

    How will I store your data?

    The data on paper is kept in a locked filing cabinet. Your phone number may be kept in my business mobile phone which is passcode protected.

    How long will I store your data for and how will I dispose of it?

    I will keep your session notes, your name and your unique code for 7 years which is the time frame my insurance company requests. I will shred this privacy consent document and your registration/contract form with your personal information 1 month after our work finishes. I will delete your phone number out of my mobile phone 1 month after our work finishes. All emails from you will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed and at least within 1 month of us finishing working together.

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    Consent

    If you do not consent to me using your data in this way it is unlikely that I will be able to work with you. Do you consent to me using your data in this way?


    YesNo