Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Christine Cummins Psychotherapy is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, transparency and respect.This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected and used when you visit this website or contact me through it.

Who I am

Christine Cummins Psychotherapy provides psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families.

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Registration
I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a Data Controller and process personal information in accordance with UK data protection legislation.
ICO Registration Number: ZC204263

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please get in touch using the contact details above.

What information I collect

If you contact me through this website, by email or by telephone, I may collect personal information including:Your nameEmail addressThe information you choose to include in your enquiryPlease avoid including detailed or sensitive personal information in your initial enquiry. We can discuss your circumstances in more detail during our first conversation if we arrange an appointment.

How I use your information

I use your personal information to:Respond to your enquiryArrange an initial consultationAnswer questions about my servicesManage appointmentsMaintain the security and functionality of this websiteI will only use your information for the purpose for which it was provided.

Lawful basis for processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), I process your personal information because it is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a therapeutic agreement (Article 6(1)(b)) and, where appropriate, because I have a legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and managing my practice (Article 6(1)(f)).If you become a client, you will receive a separate Client Privacy Notice explaining how your personal information is collected, stored and processed during therapy.

How long I keep enquiries

If you contact me but do not become a client, I will retain your enquiry only for as long as necessary to respond and manage my records, after which it will be securely deleted in accordance with my data retention procedures.

Sharing your information

Your personal information will not be sold or shared for marketing purposes.Information may be processed by trusted service providers that help operate my practice, such as website hosting or email providers. These organisations are required to protect your information appropriately.I will only disclose personal information where required by law or where there is a legal obligation to do so.

Your information may also be processed by carefully selected service providers who help me operate my practice, such as website hosting, email and secure business systems. These providers process information only on my behalf and are required to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality.

Website hosting

This website is hosted by Squarespace, which may process technical information such as your IP address, browser type and device information to provide and secure the website.For more information, please refer to Squarespace's own Privacy Policy.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and, where you have given your consent, to understand how visitors use the website.For more information, please see the Cookie Policy.

Your rights

Depending on your circumstances, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request that inaccurate information is corrected

  • Request that your information is erased where appropriate

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing

  • Request a copy of the personal information you have provided

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me.

Data security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to help protect your personal information from unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure. These measures include password-protected systems, secure devices and appropriate access controls. While every reasonable effort is made to protect your information, no method of transmitting data over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Links to other websites

This website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, together with the date of the latest revision.

Complaints

If you have any concerns about how your personal information has been handled, I hope you will contact me first so that we can try to resolve the issue.You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection.Website: https://ico.org.uk