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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [19/4/2025]
Owner: Sascha Anna Vriend, Clinical Psychologist
Website: [www.saschaannavriend.com]

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit this website or use our services. We are committed to handling your data with care and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant psychological ethics and legal standards.

2. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Sascha Anna Vriend, a licensed clinical psychologist offering individual therapy, group workshops, retreats, and online programs. The website is a platform for sharing information and facilitating access to these services.

For questions or concerns, please contact:
📧 [saschaannavriend@gmail.com]

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number (via forms or booking systems)

  • Booking details: dates, selected services, preferences

  • Health-related disclosures (only when voluntarily provided for service suitability)

  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics)

  • Newsletter subscriptions: if you sign up voluntarily

We do not collect unnecessary personal data or share data without your consent.

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or appointment requests

  • Deliver therapeutic services or provide relevant information

  • Manage event/workshop registrations

  • Send occasional newsletters or program updates (only with consent)

  • Improve the functionality and content of the website

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you fill out a contact form or subscribe to a newsletter

  • Contractual necessity: For providing requested therapy or services

  • Legal obligation: Where we are required to maintain records (e.g., therapy notes)

  • Legitimate interest: To improve website functionality and user experience

6. Confidentiality in Therapy

All clinical interactions are subject to strict professional confidentiality. Therapy-related information is securely stored and not shared unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. Data may be shared with trusted service providers only for necessary website or booking functionality (e.g., scheduling platforms, secure email services), and only under GDPR-compliant agreements.

8. Data Retention

  • Clinical data: Retained securely for the period required by law or professional regulations (usually 5–7 years).

  • Contact and inquiry data: Deleted after 12 months unless you become a client.

  • Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request deletion of your data (except where legally required)

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Email].

10. Cookies

This website uses cookies for functionality and analytics. You will be asked for your consent upon visiting the site. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings at any time.

11. Security

We take all reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Sensitive information is stored securely and encrypted when appropriate.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please contact:

Sascha Anna Vriend
📧 [saschaannavriend@gmail.com]
🌐 [www.saschaannavriend.com]

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