Privacy and Cookie Policy for www.afterfaiththerapy.com
Last updated: 19 June 2025
At After Faith Therapy, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. Who We Are
After Faith Therapy is a UK-based private therapy practice that provides psychological support for individuals recovering from religious trauma.
Website: www.afterfaiththerapy.com
Email: info@afterfaith.co.uk
Data Controller: Aisha Khan
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the personal information that you choose to provide via the Contact Me form on our website. This may include:
- Your name
- Your telephone number
- Your email address
- Any other information you include in your message
- Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour, collected via cookies when you visit our site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely for the purpose of:
- Responding to your enquiry
- Providing information about our services
- Scheduling a consultation or therapy session (if requested)
- Understanding how visitors use our website (via Google Analytics) so we can improve functionality and user experience. All analytics data is anonymised.
We do not use your data for marketing purposes and we do not share your data with any third parties unless legally required to do so.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, the lawful basis we rely on for processing this information is:
- Your consent – by filling out and submitting the Contact Me form, you consent to us using your information to respond to your enquiry.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the email address provided above.
5. How We Store Your Data
The security of your personal data is important to me, and to protect your data, I ensure that only the therapist and essential administrative staff have access to your personal date.
The procedures for dealing with data breaches (the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, your personal data) include notifying you and/or the Information Commissioner’s Office where I am legally required to do so.
We retain your contact form submissions for no longer than is necessary for the purpose of your enquiry. If no ongoing therapeutic relationship is established, your data will be deleted within 3 months.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
7. Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to ensure the website functions properly and to enhance your browsing experience.
Types of cookies we use:
This website uses both essential cookies (for core functionality) and non-essential cookies (for analytics purposes). We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-settings-* | Remembers admin or editor interface preferences (for logged-in users) | 1 year | Essential |
| isReturning | Identifies if a visitor has been to the site before (to customise experience) | Varies | Functional |
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Set by Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site | _ga: 2 years, _gid: 24 hours, _gat: 1 minute | Non-essential (Analytics) |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour patterns. This helps us understand how users interact with the website. The data is anonymised and cannot be used to identify you personally.
Google may process your data in the United States. You can learn more about Google’s data practices here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Managing your cookie preferences
We request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies (e.g. Google Analytics). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, the revised date at the top will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or the way your data is handled, please contact:
Aisha Khan
Email: info@afterfaith.co.ukWebsite: www.afterfaiththerapy.com