Privacy Policy
Last updated: 01/06/2026
Introduction
McQuirke Counselling is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected and used when you visit this website or contact McQuirke Counselling through the website, email, or telephone.
Who I Am
McQuirke Counselling is the data controller responsible for any personal information collected through this website.
Contact Email:rmcq@hotmail.com
ICO Registration Number: ZC167120
Information Collected
You may choose to provide personal information when:
Completing a contact form
Sending an email enquiry
Making contact by telephone
This information may include:
Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Information you choose to include in your enquiry
Please avoid sharing detailed sensitive personal information through website contact forms wherever possible.
How Your Information Is Used
The information you provide may be used to:
Respond to your enquiry
Communicate with you regarding counselling services
Arrange an initial consultation or appointment
Maintain appropriate records where counselling services are provided
Your information will only be used for legitimate professional purposes.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Personal information is processed on the basis of legitimate interests and, where applicable, in preparation for entering into a counselling agreement.
How Your Information Is Stored
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Information submitted through this website will be retained only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries and fulfil legal or professional obligations.
Sharing Your Information
Personal information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Information may only be disclosed where:
Required by law
There is a serious safeguarding concern
It is necessary to protect the safety of an individual
Website Cookies
This website may use cookies to ensure the site functions correctly and to help improve user experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Website Analytics
This website may use website analytics tools to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. This information helps improve website performance and user experience.
No attempt is made to identify individual visitors through analytics data.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request erasure of personal information where appropriate
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
McQuirke Counselling
Email: rmcq@hotmail.com
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.