Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you use this website.

Who we are

This website is operated by Belinda Ireland, an art therapist providing services in Berkshire.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us via the contact form on this website.

What information we collect

We may collect the following personal information when you get in touch:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Information about who the enquiry relates to
  • Any details you include in your message

We only collect information that you choose to provide.

How your information is used

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to your enquiry
  • Arrange an initial conversation
  • Provide information about art therapy services

We do not use your information for marketing purposes and we do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.

Lawful basis for processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent — when you submit a contact form
  • Legitimate interest — to respond to enquiries and provide services

How your data is stored

Information submitted through the contact form may be:

  • Sent via email
  • Stored securely within the website (via Ninja Forms submissions)

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including secure systems and access controls.

How long we keep your data

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and provide services.

If you do not proceed with services, your information will not be retained longer than necessary.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch using the contact form.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your experience and understand how the site is used.

Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use the website.

This may include:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Device and browser type
  • General location (not precise)

This data is anonymised and cannot be used to identify you personally.

Managing cookies

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using the cookie banner when you visit the site.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-party services

This website uses trusted third-party services:

  • Google Analytics (via Site Kit)
  • Google reCAPTCHA (to prevent spam submissions)

These services may process data according to their own policies:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data, including the use of secure connections (SSL encryption).

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Please check this page periodically for any changes.