Privacy and Data Protection Policy
Effective date: 30 April 2026
Data controller
The data controller for this service is Gareth Sidwell trading as Us Together. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, you can contact me at concerns@ustogether.co.uk.
What data I collect
When you use this website or make an enquiry, I may collect the following information: your name, email address, and the content of any message you send through the contact form. If you book a session, additional information including your contact details and scheduling preferences will be collected through Acuity Scheduling. During sessions I may take brief notes to support the continuity of the work.
Why I collect it
Your data is collected and used solely for the purpose of providing the service you have requested. This includes responding to enquiries, scheduling and conducting sessions, and maintaining basic records of the work where necessary. I do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Third party services
I use the following third party services which may process your data as part of delivering this service. Squarespace processes data submitted through the website contact form. Acuity Scheduling processes booking and scheduling information. Google Meet is used to conduct online sessions. Zoho and Zoho Mail are used for client relationship management and professional correspondence. Each of these services operates under their own privacy policy and data processing terms.
How long I keep your data
Enquiry data is kept for no longer than twelve months from the date of last contact if no working relationship is established. Session notes and related records are kept for seven years from the date of the final session in line with standard professional practice, after which they are securely deleted.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access the personal data I hold about you, to request that it be corrected or deleted, to object to or restrict processing, and to request a copy of your data in a portable format. To exercise any of these rights please contact me at concerns@ustogether.co.uk. I will respond within thirty days.
Cookies
This website uses cookies through Squarespace for basic functionality and analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner when you first visit the site.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.