Serious bit I know…but it is important as your privacy matters to me…
Your Data Privacy Rights:
You can request to access, correct, update or request deletion of your personal information, at any time. Email me at rosiesharpcounselling@gmail.com.
You have the right to complain to the ICO (the UK data protection authority) about the collection and use of your personal information.
As part of my privacy policy, I will always keep any information provided through this website confidential.
I will not contact you unless you indicate that you would like me to do so, e.g. by sending me an email or telephoning me.
I take your privacy seriously and will never share your personal details with a third party, without your permission.
GDPR Specific Information:
What do you do with contact details made via the website? (phone or email)
I store email addresses and phone numbers confidentially for the purpose of contact during the time you are in therapy. Once therapy has discontinued your details will be deleted digitally. I keep paper records for a period of 5 years in a locked file which is the time recommended by my ethical body, BACP. Once this period has passed all paper data will be destroyed.
How long will you retain it?
Digital data will be removed as soon as therapy has discontinued. All paper copies shall be retained for 5 years in keeping with my insurance requirements.
How and why are you collecting data?
I collect data for the purpose of the therapy and for communication purposes. The notes I keep which are stored on the secure client management software, Bacpac are minimal and for supervision purposes. Any brief paper notes I keep are kept in a locked cabinet.