Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Talk to Harvey collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use this website, send an enquiry, or get in touch about counselling services.

 

I am committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal information is handled in strict accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

1. Who I Am

I am Harvey Watts, the data controller for Talk to Harvey.

  • Professional Credentials: Fully qualified Human Givens therapist, accredited by the Human Givens Institute (HGI).
  • Data Protection Registration: Registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority set up to uphold information rights.
  • Contact Email: [email protected]
  • Contact Phone: +44 7721 800 447
 

2. Information I Collect

When you contact me through this website, via email, phone, SMS, or WhatsApp, I may collect the following information:

  • Your name or preferred name.
  • Your email address.
  • Your telephone number.
  • Any brief personal details you choose to share in your message.
 

3. How I Use Your Information

I only use your contact information to:

  • Respond directly to your enquiry.
  • Arrange a free, introductory conversation.
  • Provide you with information about my counselling services.
 

The lawful basis for processing this data under UK GDPR is your consent (by choosing to contact me) and legitimate interest (to answer your inquiry and determine if we can work together).

 

4. Contact Form Processing (Formspree)

The contact form on this website is processed securely by a third-party service called Formspree.

  • When you submit a form, your data is securely encrypted and transferred to Formspree, who then delivers it safely to my secure email inbox.
  • Formspree is fully compliant with UK GDPR regulations, and your data is stored securely on their servers solely for the purpose of transmission.
  • I do not use your form data for marketing, newsletters, or any other purposes.
 

5. Data Retention and the 30-Day Deletion Rule

I believe in keeping your data only for as long as is strictly necessary.

 
  • If you do not proceed to therapy: If you contact me to ask a question or arrange a free chat, but we decide not to move forward with therapy, all of your personal data, emails, text messages, and form submissions will be permanently deleted after 30 days.
  • If you do become a client: If we agree to work together, you will be provided with a separate, detailed Therapeutic Agreement. This document will explain how your therapeutic notes are kept, stored, and retained in accordance with professional insurance and Human Givens Institute guidelines.
 

6. Data Security

I take data security very seriously. Your information is protected by industry-standard security measures, including:

  • SSL encryption on this website, ensuring secure communication.
  • Password-protected and encrypted devices, including my phone, computer, and email.
  • Strict confidentiality boundaries. I will never share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties.
 

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have several important rights. You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
  • Request that I correct any inaccurate information.
  • Request that I erase your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").
  • Withdraw your consent for me to contact you at any time.
 

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly at [email protected] and I will respond promptly.

 

8. How to Complain

If you have any concerns about how I handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You can contact them at: