This Privacy & GDPR Policy explains how Novissimo Counselling ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
As a counselling and psychotherapy practice, we understand the highly sensitive nature of the information shared with us, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection.
Novissimo Counselling is a counselling and psychotherapy practice operated by Tony Novissimo, a registered [list qualifications, memberships to professional bodies such as BACP, UKCP, etc.].
For data protection purposes, Tony Novissimo is the Data Controller and can be contacted at:
Email: counselling@novissimo.co.uk
Phone: 07773 385165
Address: 78 Southam Rd, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa CV31 1UA, UK
Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal information:
When you use our online services (Google Forms, Google Meet):
How We Collect Your Information
We collect information through:
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Our Use of Google Services
We use the following Google services to facilitate our practice:
Google Calendar
Google Meet
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for the following periods:
After these periods, your information will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Tony Novissimo using the contact details provided above.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
Third-Country Transfers
Google may process data outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). Google has implemented appropriate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and the UK Information Commissioner's Office.
Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Complaints
If you have concerns about our data processing activities, please contact us first so we can address your concerns. If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): Information Commissioner's Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Effective Date
This Version of our Privacy & GDPR Policy is effective as of 10th March 2025
Last Updated: 10th March 2025