Privacy Policy

I am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide when using this website, in line with current UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This website is operated by Andrew Bone, a UK-based counsellor/psychotherapist. If you have any questions about how your data is used, please feel free to contact me at ab.counselling@outlook.com. If you reach out to me through the website for example, using a contact form or by email, you may choose to provide personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number.

 

Your personal data is collected for the purpose of responding to enquiries, managing appointments, and improving your experience of the website. I will only collect information that is relevant and necessary, and I will never sell or rent your data to third parties. Any information you share with me is treated with the utmost care and respect. If you do begin therapy, more detailed information will be provided on how your data is stored, including how session notes and sensitive data are handled in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

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Under data protection law, you have rights regarding the personal data I hold about you. These include the right to access your information, request corrections, ask for it to be deleted (in some circumstances), and to object to or restrict how your data is processed. If you are concerned about how your data is being handled, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

 

Occasionally, this website may include links to other websites. Please note that I am not responsible for the privacy policies or content of any external websites you may visit via these links.

 

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or how I operate. The most up-to-date version will always be available here on the website.