Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Tara Beckerley ("I", "me") operates tarabeckerley.com and provides psychotherapy and intuitive counselling through Hermes Consultancy, delivered online via Zoom. This policy explains how I handle your personal information.
Who this policy applies to
This policy applies to anyone who contacts me, books a session, or provides personal information through this website. Because I am based in the United Kingdom, this policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What information I collect
When you reach out or book a session, I may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Information you share about yourself in relation to sessions
- Payment confirmation (processed by PayPal or Zelle — I do not receive or store card numbers)
Legal basis for processing
I process your personal information on the basis of legitimate interests (to provide the service you have contacted me about) and, where required, your consent. Where I send marketing communications, I will ask for your consent first.
How I use your information
I use your information to:
- Communicate with you about sessions and bookings
- Manage appointments and follow up as agreed
- Send occasional updates, with your consent
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
How long I keep your information
I retain client records for up to three years after our last contact, unless you ask me to delete them sooner or a longer retention period is required by law.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal information I hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Ask me to delete your information ("right to be forgotten")
- Receive a copy of your information in a portable format
- Object to processing or restrict how I use your information
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at hermesconsultancy@yahoo.com. I will respond within one month.
Complaints
If you believe I have not handled your information correctly, you have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Contact
Tara Beckerley
Devon EX5 5DE, United Kingdom
hermesconsultancy@yahoo.com