Conductive Education with Rachel Short Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how Conductive Education with Rachel Short ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of my clients and their children. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner, in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable UK data protection laws.
1. Information I Collect
To provide movement and learning specialist services, I collect various types of personal information, including:
- Parent/Guardian/Carer Information: Full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- Client Personal Details (Child or Adult): Full name, date of birth, and gender.
- Specialist & Therapy-Related Information: Relevant personal information related to a diagnosis and needs for support, including medical history, developmental milestones, and other sensitive personal data.
- Media-Related Information: Photographs or details shared via interviews that may be used for marketing. Note: The use of this information is subject to a separate, specific consent form; nothing will ever be shared without your explicit, written consent.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and administer movement and learning specialist services.
- To communicate regarding appointments, progress, and learning plans.
- To maintain accurate and up-to-date professional client records.
- To fulfil legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Data Handling and Consent
The handling of all personal data, especially sensitive information related to diagnosis, is governed by explicit consent.
- Separate Consent Forms: I require all families, individuals, and businesses working with me to sign detailed consent forms. These explicitly detail how I handle, store, and process your information. You will be provided with these at the beginning of our engagement.
4. Data Retention and Security
I will not store personal data for longer than is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. I have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or erasure of your personal data. You may also object to or restrict the processing of your data and request the transfer of your data to another party.
6. Changes to this Policy
I reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. I will notify you of any significant changes via email or during our scheduled sessions.
7. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or my data protection practices, please contact:
Rachel Short
Conductive Education with Rachel Short
34 Local Avenue, Sherburn Hill, DH6 1HQ
Email: cewithrachelshort@gmail.com
Phone: 07719 516 473
