Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 14 July 2026

Who I Am

This website is operated by Jamie Compton Rea, providing independent counselling and psychotherapy services.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your personal information is used, please contact me through the contact form on this website.

What Information I Collect

If you contact me using the website contact form, I may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your telephone number (if provided)

  • Any information you choose to include in your message

I only collect the information necessary to respond to your enquiry.

How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Arrange an initial consultation if requested

  • Answer questions about my services

  • Maintain appropriate records if you become a client

I will never sell your personal information or use it for marketing without your consent.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, I process your information because:

  • You have asked me to respond to your enquiry.

  • It is necessary to take steps before entering into a therapy agreement.

  • Where appropriate, I have a legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and managing my professional practice.

How Your Information Is Stored

This website is hosted by Squarespace.

Information submitted through the contact form may be stored securely within Squarespace and any connected email service used to receive enquiries.

Reasonable steps are taken to keep your information secure and confidential.

Sharing Your Information

Your information will not normally be shared with anyone else unless:

  • You have given permission.

  • I am legally required to do so.

  • There are safeguarding concerns or a serious risk of harm where disclosure is necessary and lawful.

Any sharing will be limited to what is necessary.

How Long Information Is Kept

If you contact me but do not become a client, your enquiry will normally be retained only for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry before being securely deleted.

If you become a therapy client, information will be retained in accordance with professional, legal and insurance requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion where appropriate.

  • Restrict or object to certain processing.

  • Request transfer of your information where applicable.

  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

Some rights may be limited where legal or professional obligations apply.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Please see the Cookie Policy for more information.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.