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.