Privacy & Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 27 October 2025

At Ros Lovell Counselling, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or services, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide via forms or enquiries.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited.
  • Cookies & Tracking Data: Information stored in your browser to improve your experience and understand website usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide services.
  • To improve our website and services.
  • To send occasional updates, newsletters, or marketing information (only if you opt in).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyse website usage to improve performance.
  • Deliver targeted content and advertisements (only with consent).

Types of Cookies We Use:

  1. Necessary Cookies – Required for the website to function correctly.
  2. Performance Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site.
  3. Functional Cookies – Remember choices you make (e.g., language settings).
  4. Marketing/Analytics Cookies – Used for analytics or marketing purposes, only set after your consent.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal information in the following cases:

  • When required by law or legal processes.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
  • Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: ros@roslovellcounselling.co.uk

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies & Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, contact: ros@roslovellcounselling.co.uk