Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to CheckYourTherapist.com ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect any personal information from you unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g. via a contact form).

The only data automatically collected relates to basic site analytics:

  • Technical data: Your browser type, device type, and general location (via IP anonymisation) may be logged for analytical purposes.

We do not store your name, email address, or other identifying information.

3. How We Use This Information

We use analytics information solely to:

  • Monitor site usage and performance
  • Improve the user experience

We do not sell, share, or rent your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

We use minimal cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly.

You will see a cookie notice on your first visit to our site, giving you the option to learn more.

5. Data Sharing

We may share non-personal, aggregated analytics data with:

  • Website hosting providers (to keep the site running securely).

All partners are required to comply with data protection regulations.

6. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for as long as necessary to monitor site performance and improve the user experience, after which it is deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to processing or withdraw consent (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: jack@checkyourtherapist.com.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no online service can be completely secure.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

jack@checkyourtherapist.com

If you are unhappy with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk