Privacy Policy
Last updated: 05/07/2026
Introduction
At Adoption & Trauma Therapy, I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and securely.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit my website, complete my contact form or enquire about my services. I comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who I Am
Website: https://adoptionandtraumatherapy.com/
Data Controller: Sarah Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07490 367763
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me using the details above.
What Information I Collect
Depending on how you interact with my website, I may collect:
Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Any information you choose to provide through my contact form
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type and device information
Cookie and website usage information
I only collect information that is necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide my services.
How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Arrange consultations
Provide therapeutic services
Improve my website
Comply with legal and professional obligations
I do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, I process your information using one or more of the following lawful bases:
Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests in operating and improving my services
Contact Forms
If you complete my contact form, I will only use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry.
Submitting a contact form does not create a therapeutic relationship.
Cookies
My website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help me understand how visitors use the site.
These may include:
Essential website cookies
Performance and analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)
Security cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Google Analytics
If enabled, I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my website. Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Device type
General location
Browser information
This information helps me improve my website and services. It does not identify you personally.
How I Store Your Information
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your information secure.
Information submitted through my website is stored securely and access is limited to authorised persons only.
Although I take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
How Long I Keep Your Information
Enquiries that do not become clients are normally retained only for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry.
Client records are retained in accordance with professional, ethical and legal requirements.
Sharing Your Information
I only share personal information where necessary, including:
Secure website hosting providers
Email providers
Professional advisers where legally required
Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by law
I never sell your personal information.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me.
Links to Other Websites
My website may contain links to external websites.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
My website is not intended for children under the age of 16 without the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:
Adoption & Trauma Therapy
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07490 367763
Website: https://adoptionandtraumatherapy.com/
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how I have handled your personal information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
Telephone: 0303 123 1113