Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 14 May 2025
At Beachside Therapy (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible from https://www.beachsidetherapy.co.uk, your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Beachside Therapy
Website: https://www.beachsidetherapy.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom
Data Controller: Beachside Therapy
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:
Email: nellyton@hotmail.co.uk
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
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Booking Information: Date and time of appointments
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Health Information: Any health-related data you voluntarily provide relevant to your therapy sessions (with your explicit consent)
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and other device information
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the website, and interactions
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to your enquiries
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To schedule and manage appointments
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To provide therapy and support services
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To send relevant updates or changes to your appointments
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To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis, including consent, contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.
4. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
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Service providers who support the delivery of our services (e.g., booking systems, secure email providers)
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Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety
All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. These measures include encrypted communications and secure data storage.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Health-related information will be retained in accordance with professional and legal standards applicable to therapy services in the UK.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Right to access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Right to rectification – You can request we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Right to erasure – You can request we delete your data under certain circumstances
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Right to restrict processing – You can request we limit the use of your data
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Right to data portability – You can request your data be transferred to another provider
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Right to object – You can object to how we use your data in certain cases
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at nellyton@hotmail.co.uk.
8. Cookies
We may use cookies to improve your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy in banner.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” above.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
Beachside Therapy
Email: nellyton@hotmail.co.uk
Website: https://www.beachsidetherapy.co.uk
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.