Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters.

If you choose to get in touch through this website, I'd like you to know how your information is collected, stored and used. I've written this policy in clear, straightforward language.

Who I Am

Maria O'Sullivan Counselling & Psychotherapy

Newcestown & Macroom, Co. Cork

You can contact me by:

What Information I Collect

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your telephone number (if you choose to provide it)

• Any information you choose to include in your enquiry through the contact form or by email.

Why I Collect This Information

Your information is used only to:

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Arrange an initial consultation if appropriate

  • Communicate with you regarding appointments

Your information will never be sold or shared for marketing purposes. I only collect the information that is necessary to respond to your enquiry and provide counselling services where appropriate.

How Your Information Is Stored

I take reasonable steps to keep your personal information secure. Information received through my website or by email is stored securely and is only kept for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide counselling services where appropriate.

Website Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to help me understand how visitors use the website. This information is anonymous and helps me improve the website over time. It does not identify you personally.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to help it function properly and to collect anonymous website usage statistics. You can choose to disable cookies through your web browser if you prefer.

Your Rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

  • access the personal information I hold about you

  • request that inaccurate information is corrected

  • request that your information is deleted where appropriate

  • withdraw your consent where consent is the legal basis for processing

  • make a complaint to the Irish Data Protection Commission if you have concerns about how your information is handled.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please feel free to contact me.

Confidentiality

If you decide to begin counselling with me, I will provide you with a separate Privacy Notice and Counselling Agreement. These explain in more detail how your personal information, session notes and records are stored, used and protected as part of our therapeutic work together.