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Last Updated: June 2026

At Another Perspective Counselling, I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and securely in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who I Am

Another Perspective Counselling is operated by Chris Clynes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me using the details provided on this website.

Information I Collect

If you contact me through this website, I may collect the following information:

• Your name

• Email address

• Telephone number (if provided)

• Any information you choose to include in your enquiry

I may also collect limited technical information through website cookies and analytics, such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage information.

How Your Information Is Used

Your information will only be used to:

• Respond to your enquiry

• Discuss counselling services

• Arrange an initial consultation where appropriate

• Meet legal, ethical, or professional obligations

I will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Contact Forms and Enquiries

Information submitted through the website contact form is used solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and discussing counselling services.

Please avoid including detailed personal, medical, or therapeutic information within your initial enquiry. Any relevant information can be discussed during the assessment process if counselling proceeds.

Lawful Basis for Processing

The lawful basis for processing personal information submitted through this website is legitimate interests, specifically responding to enquiries and providing information about counselling services.

Where counselling services begin, additional personal information may be collected and processed in accordance with a separate Client Privacy Notice.

Data Storage and Security

Reasonable steps are taken to ensure that personal information is stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Information submitted through this website will only be retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and fulfil any legal, ethical, or professional obligations.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and collect anonymous website usage information.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Further information is available in the Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information held about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate

• Object to certain forms of processing

• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Further information about your rights can be found at the ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Chris Clynes
Another Perspective Counselling
Email: chris@anotherperspectivecounselling.co.uk 

If you are unhappy with how your information has been handled, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113