Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22/08/2025
Business Name: Slieve Bloom Therapy
Location: Galway, Ireland
Contact: Slievebloomtherapy@gmail.com

1. Who We Are

Slieve Bloom Therapy is a private play therapy service based in Galway, Ireland. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal data you provide through our website.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

When you use our contact form, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number (if provided)

  • Any personal information you include in your message

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it, such as a child’s name or details relevant to therapy.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Provide information about our services

  • Maintain proper records of communication

  • Comply with legal or professional obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legitimate interest – to respond to your messages and provide relevant information

  • Consent – when you explicitly provide sensitive data or request a follow-up

5. How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely and only accessible to authorised personnel. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access or misuse.

Enquiry data is retained for up to 12 months unless a professional relationship is established, in which case we will retain your data in line with legal or ethical obligations.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. We may disclose data only if required by law, such as in compliance with safeguarding or legal reporting obligations.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict how your data is used

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)

To make a request regarding your data, please contact us at: slievebloomtherapy@gmail.com

8. Cookies

Our website does not currently use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide notice where required.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. Please note we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we manage your data, please contact us at slievebloomtherapy@gmail.com