Privacy Policy
Introduction
Anna Patel Psychotherapy is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or contact Anna Patel Psychotherapy.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
Anna Patel Psychotherapy is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact Details
Anna Patel Psychotherapy
🌐 annapatelpsychotherapy.co.uk
📩 info@annapatelpsychotherapy.co.uk
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please get in touch using the contact details above.
What Information May Be Collected
Personal information may be collected when you:
- complete a contact form
- email or message directly
- enquire about therapy or supervision services
- interact with the website
- subscribe to communications or updates
The information collected may include:
- your name
- email address
- phone number
- information shared within enquiries or messages
- technical website usage data such as IP address and browser information
How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- respond to enquiries
- provide therapy or supervision-related information
- manage appointments and communication
- improve website performance and user experience
- maintain website security
- comply with legal or professional obligations
Personal information is only used where there is a lawful basis for doing so, including:
- legitimate interests
- consent
- legal obligations
- provision of requested services
Confidentiality & Sensitive Information
Anna Patel Psychotherapy understands the importance of confidentiality and handles personal information with care and professionalism.
Any sensitive information shared through enquiries or therapeutic work is treated confidentially and in accordance with professional ethical standards and data protection laws.
Information will only be shared where:
- consent has been provided
- there is a legal obligation
- there are safeguarding concerns or risk-related circumstances requiring appropriate action
Website Analytics & Cookies
This website may use cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics and Meta/Facebook Pixel, to understand website usage and improve user experience.
These tools may collect anonymous information such as:
- pages visited
- time spent on the website
- general website interaction data
For more information, please view the Cookie Policy.
Marketing Communications
If you contact Anna Patel Psychotherapy or request information, your details may occasionally be used to respond to enquiries or share relevant updates.
Your information will never be sold to third parties for marketing purposes.
You may request to stop receiving communications at any time by contacting:
📩 info@annapatelpsychotherapy.co.uk
Third-Party Services
Some third-party providers used for website hosting, analytics, email communication, or social media may process limited personal data as part of their services.
These providers are expected to handle data securely and in accordance with relevant data protection laws.
Data Security
Appropriate security measures are in place to help protect personal information from:
- unauthorised access
- misuse
- disclosure
- alteration
- loss
While every effort is made to keep information secure, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
How Long Information Is Kept
Personal information is only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, professional, or administrative requirements.
Where required, records may be securely deleted or anonymised after an appropriate retention period.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to your data
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of your information
- object to certain types of processing
- withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
📩 info@annapatelpsychotherapy.co.uk
You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
🌐 https://www.ico.org.uk
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. Anna Patel Psychotherapy is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites visited.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or services offered.
Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Anna Patel Psychotherapy
🌐 annapatelpsychotherapy.co.uk
📩 info@annapatelpsychotherapy.co.uk