Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

General information

This page explains what personal data the site irynatherapy.com collects, why it is collected, and what rights you have. If you have questions, please contact us via the Contact page.

What is personal data?

Personal data is any information that allows you to be identified as an individual. For example: your name, email address, IP address, or any combination of information that enables your identification.

Which laws protect my personal data?

In Ukraine, personal data processing is governed by the Law of Ukraine "On the Protection of Personal Data". If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, your data is also protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This site aims to comply with both regulatory frameworks as they apply to a personal psychotherapy website.

What data is collected?

Depending on how you interact with the site, the following data may be collected: — Analytics data (via Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager): pages visited, visit duration, country, device type. This data is anonymous. — Contact form data (Google Forms): your name, contact details, and the text of your request. — Booking data (SimplyMeet): name and email to confirm your session booking. — Cookies: technical and analytical (see below for details).

Why is my personal data processed?

Analytics data is used solely to understand how people use the site and to improve it. Form and booking data is used to respond to your enquiry and organise sessions. No data is used for advertising or sold to third parties.

What are cookies and how are they used?

Cookies are small files stored in your browser. This site uses analytical cookies (Google Analytics) to collect anonymous statistics, and technical cookies to ensure pages function correctly. You can decline analytical cookies via the banner on your first visit.

Where is my personal data stored?

Data is processed by the following services: — Google LLC (Analytics, Tag Manager, Forms) — servers may be located outside the EU. Google operates under standard contractual clauses. — SimplyMeet — an online booking service that stores your name and email to confirm the booking.

How long is my data retained?

Analytics data in Google Analytics is retained for 14 months. Data from contact forms and bookings is retained only as long as needed to provide the service or respond to your request.

Who is the data controller?

The data controller is Iryna Havrysh, psychotherapist and owner of this website. For questions about your data, please contact us via the Contact page.

Who is my data shared with?

Data is not sold or shared with third parties. The only third parties are the technical services listed above (Google, SimplyMeet) without which the site cannot function.

Can I request a copy of my data?

Yes. You have the right to request information about what data is stored and to receive a copy. Please contact us via the Contact page.

Can I ask for my data to be deleted?

Yes. You can request deletion of your data at any time. Please send your request via the Contact page. Data will be deleted as promptly as possible, unless this conflicts with other legal obligations.

How can I complain or ask a question?

For any questions or complaints about the processing of your data, please contact us via the Contact page. If you believe your rights have been violated, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority in your country.