Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This policy explains how I collect, use and store personal data.

Your privacy matters

Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use and store personal data when you contact me or use this website.

I handle personal data responsibly and in line with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who I am

I am a self-employed psychotherapist and act as the data controller for the purposes of data protection law.

Name: Scott McCann

Email: scott@morningviewtherapy.com

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

ICO registration number: 00019466927

What information I collect

I may collect and process the following information when you contact me via the website or by email:

Your name
Your email address
Your phone number, if provided
Any information you choose to share in your message

Please note that you are not required to share sensitive or detailed personal information when making an initial enquiry.

How your information is used

Your information is used only for the purpose of:

Responding to enquiries
Communicating with you about counselling sessions
Providing counselling services where appropriate

I do not use your information for marketing purposes, and I do not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or ethical obligation.

Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on for processing personal data are:

Consent when you make an enquiry
Contract if you choose to begin counselling
Legal obligation where applicable

How your data is stored

Personal information is stored securely, and access is restricted to me only. Reasonable steps are taken to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

How long your data is kept

Enquiry data is kept only for as long as necessary to respond and manage communication
Client records are retained in line with professional and ethical guidance

Data is securely deleted when it is no longer required.

Confidentiality

All information shared is treated confidentially and handled with care. Any limits to confidentiality will be explained clearly before counselling begins.

Your rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data I hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data where appropriate
Raise concerns about how your data is handled

If you have concerns, you can contact me directly or raise them with the Information Commissioner's Office.

Contacting the ICO

The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority for data protection.

You can contact them if you have concerns about data handling.

Updates to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page.

Confidentiality of Client Information

If you become a therapy client, your therapy notes and all information shared during sessions are treated with the utmost confidentiality. These records are kept separately from website usage data and are protected by professional therapist-client confidentiality.

Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the bottom of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.