GDPR
For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we do not fall within the categories of controllers and processors required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under Article 37 of the GDPR.

Consent
By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not make processing which we completed before you withdrew your consent unlawful.

You can withdraw your consent by emailling us directly to info@sherezaderuano.com  

Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR.

We rely on the following legal bases to collect and process the personal data of users in the EU:

1. Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes;
2. Processing of user personal data is necessary for us to take, at the request of a user, steps before entering a contract or for the performance of a contract to which a user is a party. If a user does not provide the personal data necessary to perform a contract the consequences are as follows:

   1. 2.1 Inability to Provide Services: The therapist may not be able to provide the services requested by the client effectively. Personal data such as contact information and medical history might be essential for the therapist to understand the client’s needs and provide appropriate treatment.

   2. 2.2 Legal Compliance Issues: Depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the services being provided, there may be legal requirements to collect certain personal data for record-keeping, billing, or other regulatory purposes. Failure to collect necessary data could result in non-compliance with legal obligations.

   3. 2.3 Risk of Incomplete Assessment: Without necessary personal data, the therapist may not have a complete understanding of the client’s situation, potentially leading to incomplete assessments or ineffective treatment plans.

   4. 2.4 Communication Barriers: Lack of personal data could hinder effective communication between the therapist and the client. For example, if the therapist doesn’t have accurate contact information, they may not be able to schedule appointments or provide important updates.

   5. 2.5 Difficulty in Resolving Disputes: In case of disputes or misunderstandings between the therapist and the client, having comprehensive personal data can be crucial for resolving issues, such as clarifying the terms of the contract or addressing concerns raised by either party.

   In summary, not providing necessary personal data can impede the therapist’s ability to provide effective treatment, comply with legal requirements, and maintain clear communication and trust in the therapeutic relationship.

3. Processing of user personal data is necessary for us to comply with a legal obligation. If a user does not provide the the personal data necessary for us to perform a legal obligation the consequences are as follows: We will be unable to contact and process information effectively..

Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

1. If the law requires it;
2. If it is required for any legal proceeding;
3. To prove or protect our legal rights; and
4. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

Children
We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 16 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure
In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:

1. You can opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing, newsletters and contact forms emails. You can opt-out by you can opt out of all emails by clicking unsubscribe at the bottom of any marketing or newsletter or simply emailing us.

Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file, stored on a user’s hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user’s browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

1. Functional cookies
   Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;
2. Analytical cookies
   Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc; and
3. Targeting cookies
   Targeting cookies collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalise the information you see on our Site for you.