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WEBSITE DATA COLLECTION & USING THE WEBSITE

You are very welcome to my website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with my privacy policy govern The ReStorying Space's relationship with you in relation to this website. 

If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use my website.

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Any reference to "Website" shall mean my website with the URL https://www.therestoryingspace.co.uk/ together with all its associated content.

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The data controller and data processor is

Marlene du Plessis (address on request), a registered Counselling Psychotherapist practicing in the UK. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

This policy applies to The ReStorying Space only.

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Website use

Comments
This website does not allow comments.

 

Media
This website does not allow users to upload or submit any form of media.

 

Contact Form

When you use my contact form the content of your message, including your name and email address, are stored on the email servers I use (Google platform) as well as any computers or other devices that I might use to access my email system.

 

Cookies
In accordance with Google and Wix platforms. The site does not use any additional or specific cookies.

 

Embedded Content From Other Websites

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you have visited the other website. Examples of such content are Google Maps, YouTube videos, Facebook and Twitter feeds. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

 

Analytics / performance data

This website is hosted on the Google Platform, and Wix is used to create and maintain it. Analytics software do track the performance of this website. This includes recording how visitors arrive at the site (e.g., via a search engine or by typing the web address directly into their browser), which pages they visit and how long they spend on each page. Analytics data may include the type of browser you are using, your country and/or your IP address.​​​

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Data analytics is retained in perpetuity by the 3rd parties such as Google. This does not affect the rights you have over your data.

 

How do I share your data

I do not share any data that could identify you with any third parties. I may share anonymous performance data with third party vendors to help improve website security or performance.

 

How do I protect your data

I take all reasonable precautions to keep any data collected from my website secure.

 

How do I store your data

Google Workspace is used for all data collected and stored. In technical terms, this data is stored in Google's data centers, which are "built with custom-designed servers, that run our [Google’s] own operating system for security and performance" with Encryption (which is the process that converts the original representation of the information, known as plaintext, into an alternative form known as ciphertext) specifically AES 128-bit or stronger, is applied to data while stored at data centers, under transit between data centers and users, and between data centers.
 

For clinical notes, organisation and records, I use the industry designed Clinical Practise Management software of Zanda (previously known as PowerDiary), which are ISO 27001 certified, GDPR UK and EU and HIPAA compliant. For more information see https://zandahealth.com/uk/security/

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To ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy I have endeavour to take all reasonable necessary steps in protecting your privacy. I will do my best to protect your personal data, but, unfortunately, the transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and I cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to my site. Any transmission of data is at your own risk.​

 

Automated decision making and profiling

I do not undertake any automatic decision making (profiling) of users of this website.
 

The Terms to Use and Disclaimer 

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Neither I nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and I expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which I shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to me. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics including photographic images. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

  • Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

  • From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that I endorse these website(s). I have and hold no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

  • Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

 

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, The ReStorying Space takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

 

I reserve the right to modify, update, or otherwise change this disclaimer at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

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