What is GDPR and why does it matter?

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a UK law giving you control over your personal data. It ensures your information is collected, stored, and used lawfully, fairly, and securely.

What rights do I have under GDPR?

You have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, and object to how your data is used, and to withdraw consent for non-essential uses like newsletters or mailing lists.

How is my personal data processed?

Data from the contact form is sent directly to a secure, encrypted inbox. Session records are stored safely offline or digitally, and never shared except when legally required.

Where is my data stored?

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may process limited technical data outside the UK/EU under approved GDPR safeguards. Therapy records are stored securely within the UK.

How can I raise a concern or complaint?

You can contact Rick directly via the Contact page, or raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

GDPR — Therapy with Rick

GDPR

Your data, your rights
Therapy with Rick is committed to handling your personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This means you have clear rights over your data and how it is used.

Why this matters
GDPR is a law designed to give you control over your personal information. It ensures that your data is collected, stored, and used fairly and securely.

Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:

Access the information I hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your information (in line with professional/legal obligations).
Restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Data portability: ask for a copy of your personal data in a common format.
Object to how your data is used.
Withdraw consent for non-essential uses (e.g. mailing lists).

How your data is processed

Any information you share via the website contact form (name, email, phone, message) is sent directly to my secure email inbox.
Session records and therapy notes are stored securely offline/digitally in line with professional standards.
Basic, anonymous analytics (e.g. number of site visitors) may be collected by Squarespace, but this does not identify you personally.

Cookies
This website uses essential cookies to function. You can control or disable cookies through your browser. Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics) require your consent.

Data storage & transfers
Squarespace (the platform hosting this website) may process some technical data outside the UK/EU. They are committed to GDPR compliance and use approved safeguards. Your therapy notes and contact details are not stored in Squarespace systems beyond the basic form submission.

Raising a concern
If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you can:

Contact me directly via the Contact page.
Raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Last updated: 01 Oct 2025

FAQ

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a UK law giving you control over your personal data. It ensures your information is collected, stored, and used lawfully, fairly, and securely.
You have the rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, and object to how your data is used, and to withdraw consent for non-essential uses like newsletters or mailing lists.
Data from the contact form is sent directly to a secure, encrypted inbox. Session records are stored safely offline or digitally, and never shared except when legally required.
This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may process limited technical data outside the UK/EU under approved GDPR safeguards. Therapy records are stored securely within the UK.
You can contact Rick directly via the Contact page, or raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.