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Privacy Policy

At Art Therapy with Taline, safeguarding your privacy is paramount. Rest assured, your personal information is treated with utmost care, ensuring its security and confidentiality. In compliance with prevailing data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, I am committed to maintaining the privacy of your data.

Privacy Notice

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What Data Do I Collect?

I may gather, utilize, and securely store information provided by you through this website, client agreements, registration processes, or other means. This may include:

  • Personal identification details (full name, email address, date of birth, and ethnicity)

  • Contact information (email, phone number, GP details, emergency contact, and address)

  • Source of referral to our service

  • Details of our therapeutic sessions, such as session notes, prompts, and feedback (including complaints and recommendations)

This data is crucial for safeguarding purposes and facilitating our therapeutic work together.

 

How Will I Use Your Data?

When you contact me regarding my art therapy services, I collect the necessary information to address your inquiries, such as your name, phone number, and email address. If you opt not to proceed, I ensure prompt deletion of your personal data within two weeks upon request.

I process personal information to deliver and manage the services effectively, ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Additionally, I may share information with your GP or other healthcare providers as necessary, maintaining our duty of care.

 

Website Usage and Cookies

This website employs cookies (necessary, functional, and analytic) to enhance its functionality. By continuing to browse this site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser preferences. I utilize Google Analytics to improve this service, adhering to their privacy guidelines.

 

Data Storage and Security Measures

Your personal details are securely stored on password-protected online drives. I maintain a dedicated business email account and anonymize telephone numbers in a secure smartphone.

 

Retention and Disposal of Records

Upon conclusion of art therapy sessions, your records are retained for seven years before secure destruction, unless you request earlier deletion.

 

Your Rights and Complaints Procedure

You have the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal information. For any inquiries or complaints regarding data protection, please contact me at taline.contact@gmail.com. You may also escalate concerns to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the regulatory authority for data protection in the UK.

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Your privacy is paramount to me, and I continuously strive to enhance my data protection practices. I welcome your feedback and suggestions for improvement.

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