1. Introduction - Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy for Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy website ("Website") is designed to help you understand how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website. By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
3.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the Website. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting how the Website functions.
3.2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Website. This information helps us improve our Website and provide a better user experience. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form and may include:
- Information about your device and browser
- The pages you visit on our Website
- The time and date of your visit
- How long you spend on our Website
We use Google Analytics for this purpose. You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data by visiting their website and reviewing their privacy policy.
3.3. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We may also use cookies for marketing and advertising purposes. These cookies help us deliver targeted advertising to you based on your interests and browsing history. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Additionally when you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the website we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number.
4. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our Website, please contact us at:
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please disable them in your browser settings or refrain from using our Website.
Privacy Policy
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy. General Data Protection Regulations, 2018 (GDPR)
We have updated our privacy policy to meet the high standards of the new European Data Protection Law, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your personal and confidential data is kept private, held securely, and is processed only in the way that you have agreed to. It covers recognisable personal data, your name, address, email address and phone number. It may also cover the contents of any sessions, text messages/voice messages or emails/documents we may exchange.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and always handling your personal information with respect. We will only ask for and collect personal information we need from you, to enable us to carry out the work you asked us to do.
Why Information Is Collected?
If you decide to sign up for a treatment at Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy, we will also collect personal information about you, your background, your lifestyle and your psychological and general health in order to provide you with the best possible treatment.
This information ensures that we have reference to previous sessions/discussions. Your contact details will only be used in connection with your treatment and with your consent. Doctors details will only be used with your explicit consent.
We also have a “Legitimate Interest” to use your personal information to provide you with information as part of a treatment plan, to confirm details of your appointments and to update you on any matters related to your treatment.
Confidentiality
Everything we talk about during our sessions is strictly confidential between you and your therapist.
Any contact, relating to you, with other health care professionals, would only be made with your explicit signed consent.
Exceptions
If you expressed an intention to carry out harm to yourself or someone else, then under “Duty of Care” we are obligated by law to inform the relevant authorities. This is to safeguard you and the people around you.
Resource Page Users
Our resource area is strictly for registered users. It offers an array of tips, techniques, and informative articles for your personal growth and development. Articles featured on our platform are intended solely for informational purposes. Users should always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for personalised medical or therapeutic guidance tailored to their individual needs. It's essential to understand that the provided materials are intended solely for informational purposes. The audio recordings and meditative content are designed for relaxation and self-care, but they are by no means a substitute for professional medical advice or supervision. To maintain the integrity of our content and respect the efforts of Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy, we emphasize that access to the resource page is exclusively for registered users of our website. Sharing the articles, audio, or video recordings with third parties, without explicit authorization from Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy, is strictly prohibited. It's important to note that we assume no responsibility for the misuse of our materials or any consequences that may arise from such misuse. Your privacy and the responsible use of our resources are of utmost importance to us.
Log Files
Our website follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and is a part of hosting services and analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analysing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information. Personal profile data is stored in a password protected database which is protected with access permissions.
Log In Details
We will never request your password through unsolicited communications, and we strongly advise you not to share your login information with anyone. If you suspect any unauthorised activity on your account or believe your login details have been compromised, please change your password and notify us immediately. By using our website, you acknowledge your responsibility for maintaining the security of your login details and agree to comply with our security policies and guidelines to help keep your account safe.
Links to other sites
Our website may contain links to other sites; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Research Sites (for informational purposes only). Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites. Therefore, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these other sites for more detailed information.
Other Contacts
In some instance personal data may be collected from people who are not yet clients of Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy, through website contact forms, or through 3rd party services such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bark.com, Jacquin Professional Hypnotherapy Association, Hypnotherapy Directory and other similar sites.
Website Contact Form
When you contact us via our website Contact form, we will collect your name and email address. By using the Contact Form, you consent to us using this information for correspondence purposes, to discuss your interest in a Hypnotherapy treatment and to book an appointment.
External Services
When you provide details via third party services, which may be name, email address and/or phone number in response to activity by Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy, you consent to us using this information for the purposes of providing you with information in which you have expressed interest, contacting you to book appointments. Information provided through 3rd party sources may be held in a secure external CRM system to facilitate this. Your information is only held until your query is answered. If you chose to become a client of Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy, then a personal file is created for you and your information is stored securely. Handwritten client notes are securely stored within the practice. They are destroyed by shredding or incineration. Audio/text messages/emails are protected by secure passwords/code protected systems. Passwords are changed regularly on our systems. Your files are stored for the minimum of 7 years. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
You have the right to see what personal data of yours we hold, and you can also ask us to correct any factual errors.
Providing your email address
When you sign up for any of our free group hypnosis sessions, events, or workshops and provide us with your email address, you are consenting to receive our newsletter and emails about special events. We use this contact information solely for the purpose of keeping you informed about upcoming events, relevant news, and updates related to our services. We will not share your email with third parties. We understand the importance of choice, and should you wish to discontinue receiving our newsletter at any time, you have the option to easily unsubscribe using the provided link in our emails.
You can also ask us to erase your records.
If you feel that we are mishandling your personal data in some way, you have the right to complain. Complaints need to be sent to what is referred to as the “Data Controller”.
Margareta Howson Hypnotherapy is your Data Controller, contact us by emailing to [email protected]
We do NOT share or sell your data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and we invite you to check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes to it.
