Privacy Policy
What we collect
On this website we collect personal information from you, including information about your:
Name
Contact information
Billing or purchase information
IP address, device, browser type and location data
Interaction with our website
We collect your personal information in order to:
Respond to queries
Schedule and manage appointments
Understand website performance
Improve user experience
I do not share this information with anyone as I offer you confidentiality:
But, if you share information that makes me believe that you or anyone you know is in danger then I have a duty to report this for safety purposes, as guided by the code of ethics of NZAC.
Providing personal information is optional. If you choose not to enter information related to your safety or those in your care's safety, I will be unable to honour the confidentiality agreement and will not be able to keep you safe.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. Our website uses cookies to:
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Enable website functionality
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Analyse site traffic and usage
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Enhance your browsing experience
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.
Sharing your Information
We keep your information safe by storing it securely in encrypted files and a locked filing cabinet and no other staff apart from Ruth McConnell gets access to this information. I am obligated by NZ law to keep your confidential files and information for up to 7 years at which point I securely destroy it by securely erasing it or shredding paper files.
Your rights
You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information I hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact Ruth at therapy@ruthmcconnell.com.