Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies between you (the user of this website) and Inspirational Counselling Ltd, the owner and operator of this website (www.inspirationalcounselling.co.uk). Inspirational Counselling is committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. It should be read together with our Terms and Conditions.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this policy:

  • Data: All personal information you provide to Inspirational Counselling through the website, including information defined under applicable Data Protection Laws.

  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device that help us improve your experience. Details can be found in the "Cookies" section below.

  • Data Protection Laws: Refers to all relevant laws on personal data, including the GDPR and UK equivalents.

  • GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

  • Inspirational Counselling, we, our, or us: Refers to Inspirational Counselling, a trading name of Inspirational Counselling (Company No.11627799), with registered office at Turnberry Park Road, Leeds, England, LS27 7LE

  • User, you, or your: Anyone accessing this website who is not employed by Inspirational Counselling or providing services to us in the course of their engagement.

2. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of this website. It does not extend to any external websites linked to or from this site. Inspirational Counselling is the “data controller,” meaning we determine how and why your personal data is processed.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Full name

  • Contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)

This data is collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct submissions (e.g. contact forms, bookings, phone, email)

  • Payments made via the website

  • Use of our services

  • Automatic collection via cookies and usage tracking

5. Automatically Collected Data

When you use the website, we may automatically collect data such as:

  • Your IP address

  • Access times and dates

  • Pages visited and interaction patterns

  • Cookies (see “Cookies” section)

6. Use of Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Internal records and administration

  • Service improvement

 

Marketing:
We may send marketing communications with your consent (opt-in or soft opt-in). You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@inspirationalcounselling.co.uk.

7. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (for marketing and optional services)

  • Contract (for service delivery)

  • Legitimate interest (for internal purposes and website improvement)

  • Legal obligations (e.g. safeguarding or compliance)

8. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Our employees, agents, or professional advisors

  • Regulatory or safeguarding authorities when legally required

We ensure data sharing is secure and aligned with your privacy rights.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data, including:

  • Password-protected access

  • Secure servers

  • Data breach protocols

If you suspect a data breach, contact us immediately at info@inspirationalcounselling.co.uk.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Data may remain on backups or archives beyond deletion from live systems.

11. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request copies of your data

  • Correction – Request data be updated or corrected

  • Erasure – Ask us to delete your data

  • Restriction – Limit our use of your data

  • Portability – Ask to transfer your data elsewhere

  • Objection – Object to how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@inspirationalcounselling.co.uk.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We advise reviewing the privacy policies of those third-party sites.

13. Changes in Business Ownership

If Inspirational Counselling is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred to the new owner. We will ensure that your data is used in accordance with this policy.

14. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for website operation (e.g. session login cookies)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

 

15. General Terms

  • This policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

  • If a court finds any part of this policy unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

  • Your rights under this policy cannot be transferred without our consent.

16. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and are effective immediately upon publication. Continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of these changes.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@inspirationalcounselling.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.inspirationalcounselling.co.uk