Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Halpin Therapies Ltd, trading via the domain LH Hypnotherapy, collects, uses, and protects any personal information you provide when accessing this website or using the hypnotherapy services provided by Laurence Halpin.

We are committed to ensuring your data is kept secure, used only for its intended purpose, and handled in line with UK data protection law.

What Information Is Collected?

When you contact Laurence Halpin via this website, phone, or email, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Any information you choose to share regarding your enquiry

We may also collect:

  • GP contact details and basic health information (where relevant)
  • Details of your next of kin (used only in emergencies)

How Is This Information Used?

Your data is used to:

  • Contact you about your enquiry or sessions
  • Send recordings or appointment information
  • Tailor and plan therapy sessions
  • Ensure suitability for hypnotherapy and safeguard your wellbeing

We do not:

  • Store your data in a website database
  • Receive or retain your payment or bank details
  • Share your data with third parties unless legally required

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

  • Be informed: This policy explains how your data is used.
  • Access: Request a copy of your data by emailing laurence@lhhypnotherapy.co.uk.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Your data will be securely deleted 7 years after your final session, unless otherwise required by law.
  • Restrict processing: Your data is used only as outlined here.
  • Portability: Your data will not be transferred without explicit consent.
  • Object: You won't be contacted for marketing unless you opt in.
  • Automated decision-making: No automated profiling is used.

Confidentiality and Legal Exceptions

Your information remains confidential unless:

  • There is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others
  • There is a legal obligation (e.g. safeguarding, crime prevention)
  • Anonymous case material is discussed in professional supervision or peer support

Cookies

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External Links

This site may contain links to other websites. Once you leave this site, Halpin Therapies Ltd is not responsible for how other sites manage your data. Please review their privacy policies.

Data Protection Registration

Halpin Therapies Ltd is registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Registration number: ZB879212.

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Laurence Halpin
Email: laurence@lhhypnotherapy.co.uk