Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice

Last updated: 26th January 2026

This Privacy Notice explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in line with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am

I am Renate Uijtewaal, trading as Breastfeeding Boat

I am the Data Controller for the personal data I hold about you.

Contact details:
Email: breastfeedingboat@gmail.com
Phone: 07 586 733 825

2. The Information I Collect

I may collect and hold the following personal data:

  • Name, address, date of birth
  • Contact details (email, phone number)
  • GP details (where relevant)
  • Emergency contact details
  • Session notes and records
  • Relevant personal history and information shared in therapy
  • Correspondence between us (emails, messages)

I only collect information that is necessary for providing safe and effective therapy.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on for processing your data are:

  • Consent – for holding and processing your personal and sensitive data
  • Contract – to provide therapy services agreed with you
  • Legitimate interests – for practice management and professional standards
  • Legal obligation – where required by law

For special category data (such as mental health information), processing is necessary for the provision of health care and psychological services.

4. How Your Information Is Used

Your data is used to:

  • Provide therapy services
  • Maintain clinical records
  • Communicate with you about appointments and therapy-related matters
  • Ensure safe and ethical practice
  • Meet professional, legal, and insurance requirements

5. Confidentiality

Your information is treated as confidential. It will not be shared without your consent except in the following circumstances:

  • Where there is a serious risk of harm to you or others
  • Where a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm
  • Where disclosure is required by law or court order
  • For professional supervision (information is anonymised wherever possible)

Where possible, I will discuss any need to share information with you in advance.

6. Data Storage & Security

I take appropriate measures to keep your data secure:

  • Paper records are stored in locked cabinets
  • Electronic records are password protected and encrypted where possible
  • Email and digital systems are used with care to protect confidentiality

Data is only accessed by me and is not shared with third parties unless required.

7. How Long I Keep Your Data

Any records are kept for 6 months after our last session, in line with professional and insurance requirements.

After this period, records are securely destroyed.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (this may affect your ability to continue therapy)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO contact details:
www.ico.org.uk

9. Data Sharing & Third Parties

I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your data may be shared only when necessary, for example with:

  • Professional supervisors (anonymised)
  • Emergency services or safeguarding agencies (if required)
  • Legal or regulatory bodies (if legally obliged)

10. Cookies we use

This website does not use cookies directly. However, we use Calendly, a third-party scheduling service, to allow you to book appointments with us. When you use the Calendly booking widget on our website, Calendly may place cookies on your device.

Why We Don’t Use a Cookie Banner

Our website itself does not place any cookies or tracking technologies. We have chosen not to implement a cookie banner because:

  • We do not collect, store, or process any personal data through our own website
  • We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies
  • The only cookies present are from the Calendly widget, which is a third-party service

By keeping our website cookie-free, we aim to provide a simple, privacy-focused experience for our visitors.

What Cookies Does Calendly Use?

Calendly uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

  • Functionality: To remember your booking preferences and ensure the scheduling system works properly
  • Session management: To maintain your session while booking an appointment

Analytics Cookies

  • Usage tracking: To understand how visitors interact with the booking widget
  • Performance monitoring: To improve the scheduling experience

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Accept or decline non-essential cookies
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Request information about what data is collected
  • Choose not to use the Calendly booking widget (you can contact us directly instead)

Third-Party Privacy

Calendly operates as an independent data controller for the information collected through their widget.

For more information about how Calendly handles your data, please review:

 

11. Changes to this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available upon request or on my website.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or how your data is handled, please contact me using the details above.

By engaging in therapy services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice.