Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

This privacy policy explains how I, Phil Harvey, collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide when using this website or engaging with my therapy services. I am committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and your data handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Email: hello@archaeotherapy.com

1. Who I Am

Phil Harvey

Psychodynamic Therapist & Counsellor

Based in London, United Kingdom

Email: hello@archaeotherapy.com

I am the data controller for the personal information you provide.

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

  • Name, email address, and contact number (via contact forms or direct communication)

  • Any personal information you voluntarily share during our initial consultation

  • Technical data such as IP address and browser type (via website analytics)

I do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge.

3. Why I Collect Your Information

Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries or requests

  • To schedule and manage therapy sessions

  • To ensure appropriate and ethical therapeutic care

  • To comply with professional and legal obligations

I only collect the information necessary for these purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, the legal grounds for processing your data are:

  • Consent – when you actively provide your details for an enquiry or consultation

  • Contract – to fulfil the service you request (e.g. therapy sessions)

  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations

  • Legitimate interests – to provide and manage a professional therapy practice

5. How Your Information Is Stored

All personal data is stored securely, either digitally (password-protected files/systems) or in locked physical storage. Data is only accessible to me and not shared with any third party, unless required by law (e.g. safeguarding or court order).

6. How Long I Keep Your Information

  • Initial enquiries: Deleted within 3 months if no ongoing relationship is established

  • Therapy records: Kept for 7 years from the end of treatment (as per professional guidelines), then securely deleted

  • Website analytics data: Retained as per the third-party provider's policy (e.g. Google Analytics)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data (where legally appropriate)

  • Object to or restrict how your data is processed

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

To exercise these rights, please contact me at hello@archaeotherapy.com

8. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party tools (e.g. Squarespace, Google Analytics) which may collect anonymous usage data. These providers are GDPR-compliant and do not have access to any therapy-specific personal data.

9. Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy is reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or practice changes. The latest version will always be available on this website.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact me:

Phil Harvey

Email: hello@archaeotherapy.com

Based in London, United Kingdom