Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Website Privacy Policy — Version 1.0

📘 Contents

Who I Am
Legal Context
My Commitment to You
How Data Is Collected
What Information I Hold
How I Use Your Data
Cookies: Small, but Mighty
Your Rights
How I Keep Things Secure
Sharing Information
International Data Handling
External Sites
Children & Young People
Updates
Getting In Touch

💼 1. Who I Am

Tahirah Yasin is an independent, private counselling practice committed to authenticity, safety, and accessibility. I’m a sole practitioner accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and based in the UK. You can contact me directly via the form on my website or by email.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office, my Data Protection registration number is - ZB542407.

My BACP registration number is 00821965.

I adhere to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) code of ethics. Tahirah is an accredited member of the BACP.

This means we:

Prioritise your autonomy and safety
Work with cultural competence and anti-discrimination principles
Commit to ongoing professional development

We strongly value difference and do not discriminate based on age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, nationality, disability, or belief system.

⚖️ 2. Legal Context

As a registered data controller and processor, I follow UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy exists to explain when, how, and why I collect and use your data—and your rights around that.

🫱 3. My Commitment to You

To be transparent about how your data is collected and used
To offer clear, accessible information
To hold your data safely, for only as long as necessary
To uphold your rights without jargon or judgment

This policy is designed to feel understandable—not intimidating.

🌐 4. How Data Is Collected

I collect data when:

You submit a form via my website
You email, call, or message me directly
You agree to use cookies (see Section 7)

📋 5. What Information I Hold

I may collect and store:

Your name
Contact details (email, phone, location)
Brief notes from messages you send
Analytics data from your visit (e.g. how long you stayed, which pages you looked at)

💡 Please avoid including sensitive information (like health or diagnosis details) in website messages.

💡 6. How I Use Your Data

To respond to your contact or enquiry
To understand how people are engaging with the website
To improve accessibility and clarity of the site

All data is used with care and purpose. I never sell or exploit it.

🍪 7. Cookies: Small, but Mighty

Cookies help my website run smoothly and provide anonymous usage data. You can:

Accept or reject cookies on your first visit
Adjust settings in your browser at any time

Rejecting cookies may slightly affect how the website functions.

🧍 8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Be informed
Access your data
Ask for corrections
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Withdraw consent at any time

Just get in touch and I’ll support you through that process.

🔐 9. How I Keep Things Secure

SSL encryption on my website
Secure email and device protocols
Access to personal data limited to me only
Regular reviews to maintain good practice

🔄 10. Sharing Information

I will not share your personal data with third parties unless:

You’ve given clear consent
It’s legally required for safeguarding or legal reasons
A trusted tech provider (like web hosting) needs access to maintain the site securely

All partners are bound by confidentiality and UK GDPR standards.

🌍 11. International Data

Some website services (like analytics tools) may use servers based outside the UK. I ensure these are compliant with international data protection agreements.

🔗 12. External Links

If I link to another site (e.g. BACP, resources, or booking platforms), their privacy policies apply. I recommend checking them if you want to understand how they handle your data.

🧒 13. Children & Young People

If you're under 18, I’ll always discuss data handling clearly with you—and where needed, include a trusted adult or caregiver in the conversation. Consent and capacity are key to keeping you safe.