Psychotherapy in Cambridge, Ely & online

Privacy Policy for Skewstar Psychology

1. Introduction

This policy explains how I, Tony van der Nest, trading as Skewstar Psychology, collect and protect your personal data when you use www.skewstar.co.uk.

As an HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist and an Registered Member of the BACP, I am committed to maintaining your confidentiality and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). My practice is governed by the professional and ethical standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

2. The Data I Collect

When you use the secure contact form on this website, I collect the following information:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Message content: Any personal details you choose to share regarding your situation.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use this data solely to:

• Respond to your enquiry.
• Provide information about my services.
• Arrange an initial session to see if we are a good fit.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Contact Form Security: Messages sent via the secure contact form are encrypted and treated with complete confidentiality.
• Retention: If we do not work together, I will delete your contact data within six months. If we do begin therapy, your data will be kept according to my clinical record-keeping policy, which we will discuss in our first session.
• Third Parties: I do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing. I will only share data if required by law or to protect your safety or the safety of others, in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to request a copy of the information I hold about you, ask me to correct or delete your personal data, or withdraw your consent for me to contact you at any time.

6. Data Protection Registration

I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration number: ZB365440.

7. Contact Me

For any questions regarding your data, please use the secure contact form on this website.