Privacy Notice
Introduction
Welcome to Hannah Mckenny Counselling. This Privacy Notice explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information during our work together.
What Information I Collect
I collect and store information you provide, including:
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Your name, contact details, and date of birth.
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Health and wellbeing information you share during sessions.
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Brief, anonymised session notes to support your therapy.
Why I Collect Your Information
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To provide safe and effective counselling.
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To keep accurate records of our sessions.
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To meet legal and professional obligations.
How I Protect Your Information
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Your information is stored securely, whether in digital or paper form.
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I will not share your information without your consent, except when required by law (e.g., if there is a risk of harm).
How Long I Keep Your Information
I keep your records for 7 years after the end of therapy, as recommended by my professional body.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your information.
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Correct any inaccurate data.
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Request the deletion of your information (unless I have a legal reason to keep it).
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Withdraw consent for me to use your data at any time.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, please contact me at:
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Email: hmckenny111@gmail.com
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Phone: 07380851592
If you are unhappy with how I handle your information, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/.