Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer:
ACHLA Counselling
Last updated: June 1st, 2025
ACHLA Counselling is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal information you share is handled safely and respectfully. This policy outlines how I collect, store, and use your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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1. Who I Am
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ACHLA Counselling is run by Alison Huckle, an Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.
Contact:
📧 ali@achlacounselling.com
2. What I Collect
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I may collect the following information:
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Your name, contact number, and email address
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Information you share in therapy or supervision
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Session notes and brief records
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Emails or texts between us
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Anonymous website analytics (e.g., site visits)
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3. Why I Collect It
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This information helps me:
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Arrange and deliver counselling/supervision sessions
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Respond to enquiries
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Maintain ethical and legal records
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Keep in touch regarding your appointments or practice
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4. How I Store Your Data
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Paper notes are stored in a locked, secure location
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Digital information is stored on password-protected devices
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Your data is never shared without your permission unless legally required (e.g. safeguarding or court orders)
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5. Your Rights
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You have the right to:
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View the data I hold about you
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Request corrections
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Ask for your data to be deleted (unless I’m required to keep it by law or ethical guidelines)
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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6. Cookies and Website Data
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This website may use cookies to monitor basic anonymous activity (e.g. number of visits). You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
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7. Contact
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If you have any questions about your data or this policy, please contact me directly:
📧 ali@achlacounselling.com