Effective Date: [16/04/2025]
Last Updated: [16/04/2025]
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or use my services.
Who I Am
This website is operated by Kate Josephs, offering blog content and professional counselling services focused on OCD, phobias, and anxiety-related challenges.
For questions about this policy, you can contact me at:
📧 kate.faceyourthoughts@gmail.com
What Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following information:
📩 Information you provide voluntarily:
- Name, email address, or other contact details when you:
- Fill in a contact form
- Subscribe to a newsletter (if applicable)
- Request counselling services
📊 Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data via cookies and analytics tools.
- I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
How I Use Your Information
Your data is used to:
- Respond to messages or service inquiries
- Deliver and improve the website and services
- Understand how visitors engage with the site (via analytics)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Ensure compliance with professional ethical and legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Tools
This site uses cookies to improve your experience and analyze how visitors use the website. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through the cookie banner.
The types of cookies used may include:
- Essential cookies – Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies – Track how users interact with the site (e.g. via Google Analytics).
- Third-party cookies – From services like embedded YouTube videos or booking forms.
You can adjust your preferences at any time via the [Cookie Settings] or through your browser.
Note: Cookies set by Google Analytics help me understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies collect anonymous data unless consent is granted.
Sharing of Your Data
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
Your data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosts or analytics platforms), solely to help operate the site or deliver services. All providers are required to keep your data secure and confidential.
For example, data may be shared with trusted service providers like website hosting platforms (Go Daddy) and analytics providers (e.g., Google).
Data Retention
I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes it was collected for
- Comply with legal obligations
- Support or defend legal claims if applicable
Your Rights (UK GDPR and International Rights)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or professional obligations)
- Withdraw consent at any time
To make a request, please email kate.faceyourthoughts@gmail.com.
International Visitors & Data Rights
This website is accessible worldwide. By using it, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the UK, where I am based.
For visitors outside the UK:
- EU Residents: I process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- California Residents: You have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Know what data is collected
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of the sale of your data (note: I do not sell personal data)
- Other Jurisdictions: I respect local data laws and will honor reasonable privacy-related requests where applicable.
If you are a resident of another country and have privacy concerns, please contact me at kate.faceyourthoughts@gmail.com to discuss your rights and options.
Security
I take appropriate steps to protect your information. However, please avoid submitting sensitive medical or mental health details through general contact forms.
Where possible, I use encrypted communication to protect any personal data submitted via forms on the website.
External Links
This site may include links to other websites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. Please read their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally. The most recent version will always be posted here.
I recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Contact
If you have any concerns or questions, contact me at:
📧 kate.faceyourthoughts@gmail.com
