At Di Mattos Counselling, we take your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information very seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, store, and process your data in accordance with the GDPR and professional ethical standards. We maintain records to ensure the quality and continuity of your care. These records typically include contact details, attendance dates, and brief session notes. All information is kept in a secure, encrypted format, accessible only by your practitioner. Sharing information is strictly limited. We will not disclose your personal details or the content of our sessions to any third party without your explicit written consent, except in specific legal or ethical circumstances. These exceptions include situations where there is a significant risk of harm to yourself or others, a court order requires disclosure, or when we are legally obligated to report specific criminal activities. We retain your records for a period of seven years following the conclusion of our work together, after which they are securely destroyed. You have the right to request access to your records at any time. safeguarding your trust is fundamental to the therapeutic relationship we build. By proceeding with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our approach to privacy and data management. This level of supervision ensures that you receive the highest standard of support while your privacy remains absolute. Your data rights include the right to be informed, the right of access, the right to rectification, and the right to erasure under certain conditions. We process data based on the legal ground of 'legitimate interests' and, for sensitive health data, the provision of health or social care. Our practice location in London adheres to the highest standards for data protection and professional conduct.