Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 19th February 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Blooming Minds Therapy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.bloomingmindstherapy.co.uk) and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Address (if provided)
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Any details shared in inquiries or booking forms
b) Sensitive Information
As a therapy service, we may collect sensitive information related to your mental health history when you voluntarily provide it through consultation forms or direct communication.
c) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent on the website
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Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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To provide therapy services and respond to inquiries
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To process appointment bookings and payments
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To communicate with you regarding appointments and updates
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To comply with legal and professional obligations
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To improve our website and services
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
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Consent – When you voluntarily provide information for therapy services or sign up for updates.
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Contractual necessity – To provide and manage therapy sessions.
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Legal obligations – To comply with regulatory and professional guidelines.
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Legitimate interest – To enhance our services and user experience.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
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With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., scheduling platforms, payment processors) for essential operations.
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When required by law to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
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With your explicit consent if referral or collaboration with another professional is necessary for your well-being.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with legal obligations.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access, update, or delete your personal data
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
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Request data portability
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Blooming Minds Therapy
Email: vinisha@bloomingmindstherapy.co.uk
Website: www.bloomingmindstherapy.co.uk