Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 May 2026

Introduction

Develop Within is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or make contact regarding services including psychotherapy, counselling supervision, relational leadership training, reflective supervision, and pastoral care training.


What Information May Be Collected

The following personal information may be collected:

Name

Email address

Telephone number

Information submitted through contact forms or enquiries

Information shared in relation to appointments or services

Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

Where therapeutic or supervision services are provided, additional sensitive personal information may be shared voluntarily by you.


How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

Respond to enquiries

Arrange appointments or consultations

Deliver professional services

Maintain appropriate professional records

Send invoices or service-related communication

Improve website functionality and user experience

Meet legal, ethical, or professional obligations

Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.


Confidentiality

Therapeutic and supervision work is treated confidentially and in line with professional ethical standards. However, confidentiality may need to be broken in limited circumstances, including:

Where there is serious risk of harm to yourself or others

Where required by law

Where safeguarding obligations apply

Where possible, this would usually be discussed with you first.


Legal Basis for Processing

Personal information is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent

Contractual necessity

Legitimate interests

Legal obligations

Provision of health or professional support services


Storage and Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information and keep it secure.

Information may be stored securely using password-protected digital systems and/or locked physical storage where appropriate. Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary in line with professional, legal, insurance, and ethical requirements.


Cookies and Website Data

This website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website traffic. You can usually manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.


Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party platforms such as:

Website hosting providers

Email providers

Online booking or payment systems

Analytics services

These providers have their own privacy policies and data practices.


Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of information where appropriate

Withdraw consent

Object to certain processing activities

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)


Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:

Helen Jordan

Develop Within

Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Email: developwithinuk@gmail.com

Website: developwithin.co.uk


Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most recent version will always appear on this website.