Privacy Notice

Cura Therapies provides therapeutic support to individuals and clinical supervision to groups and individuals.

As a “sole trader” I, (Ally Cummings) am the data controller for the personal information I hold about you. If you have any questions about your data, you can contact me directly by emailing me at hello@curatherapies.co.uk

What information I collect

I may collect and process:

• Name and contact details
• Date of birth or basic personal details
• Health and wellbeing information
• Counselling session notes
• Appointment and attendance records
• Safeguarding information (where necessary)

I only collect information needed to provide safe and effective counselling.

Why I use your information

I use your data to:

• Provide counselling and therapy services
• Manage appointments and communication
• Keep confidential clinical records
• Meet legal and safeguarding responsibilities
• Maintain service safety and quality

Lawful basis for processing your data

I process your personal data under UK GDPR:

• Contract – to provide counselling services
• Legal obligation – for safeguarding or legal requirements
• Legitimate interests – for running my service safely
• Article 9 (health data) – for counselling and therapy purposes

Where consent is used, you may withdraw it at any time.

How I store your data

I have sole access to your data.

Your information is stored securely using appropriate safeguards, including:

• Password-protected systems
• Encrypted digital storage
• Paperwork kept in a locked filing cabinet

How long I keep your data

I normally keep counselling records for 5 years after your last session. After this time, records are securely deleted or destroyed.

Sharing your information

I treat your information confidentially and only share the minimum information required for the following reasons:

• Safeguarding concerns (risk of harm)
• Legal requirements or court orders

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion (where applicable)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent (where used)
• Request a copy of your data
• Complain to the ICO: https://ico.org.uk

Data security

I take data security seriously and use appropriate measures to protect your information from:

• Loss
• Unauthorised access
• Misuse
• Accidental disclosure

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or your data, email me at hello@curatherapies.co.uk