Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our Service and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.

  • Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.

  • Company (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) refers to Anne Byrne Psychotherapy, County Galway, Ireland.

  • Cookies are small files placed on your computer, mobile device, or other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history among other uses.

  • Country refers to: Ireland.

  • Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cell phone, or digital tablet.

  • Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

  • Service refers to the Website.

  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company.

  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically through the Service (for example, the duration of a page visit).

  • Website refers to Anne Byrne Psychotherapy, accessible at annebyrnepsychotherapy.com.

  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on whose behalf such individual is accessing or using the Service.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

  • Email address

  • First and last name

  • Phone number

  • Address (including State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City)

  • Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include information such as:

  • Your Device’s IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Unique device identifiers and diagnostic data

When accessing the Service via a mobile device, additional information such as device type, operating system, and browser type may be collected.

3. Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar technologies to monitor activity on our Service and store information.

Types of Cookies Used

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies – Enable core functionality such as authentication and security.

  • Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies – Track consent preferences.

  • Functionality Cookies – Remember preferences such as language or login details.

You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Service may not function properly without them.

4. Use of Your Personal Data

We use Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Service.

  • To manage your Account and registration.

  • To fulfill contractual obligations.

  • To contact you regarding updates or communications.

  • To provide news, offers, and events similar to prior interests.

  • To manage your requests or inquiries.

  • For internal business analysis and Service improvement.

We may also share your data with trusted Service Providers, business partners, or affiliates under confidentiality agreements and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

5. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Usage Data is typically retained for a shorter period, unless needed to improve Service functionality or required by law.

6. Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be processed at our operating offices or other locations where processing parties are located. This may involve transferring data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

We ensure that such transfers are made to countries providing an adequate level of data protection or with appropriate safeguards under GDPR (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. GDPR Compliance & Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you are entitled to the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limited use of your data under certain circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: You can object to data processing, including for direct marketing purposes.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at annebyrnetherapy@gmail.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland or your local supervisory authority.

8. Delete Your Personal Data

You may delete or request deletion of your Personal Data by contacting us directly. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred, with notice provided beforehand.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose Personal Data if required to comply with legal obligations or valid government requests.

Other Legal Requirements

We may disclose Personal Data to:

  • Comply with the law

  • Protect Company rights or property

  • Investigate potential wrongdoing

  • Ensure public or user safety

  • Protect against legal liability

10. Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13.
If you believe your child has provided data, please contact us to have it removed.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We will notify you by email or a prominent notice before major updates take effect.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
📧 Email: annebyrnetherapy@gmail.com
🌍 Website: annebyrnepsychotherapy.com
📍 Address: County Galway, Ireland