Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/05/2025
Last Updated: 07/05/2025

This privacy policy explains how The Farside Project ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website www.farsideproject.co.uk (the “Website”) and our services.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant privacy laws.
 

1. Who We Are

The Farside Project
Website: www.farsideproject.co.uk
Email: dan@farsideproject.co.uk
Data Controller: Daniel Silvestri
 

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:
 

a. Information you provide to us directly:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postal address (if relevant for invoicing or sessions)

• Any other personal data you voluntarily share in contact forms, emails, session bookings or questionnaires.
   

b. Information collected automatically:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and browsing actions (via cookies or analytics tools)

We do not collect or store sensitive health information online without your explicit consent.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries or requests.

• Provide and manage coaching, therapy or consultation sessions.

• Deliver services and resources you request.

• Send newsletters or updates (only with your explicit consent).

• Improve our website and services via analytics.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – for newsletters or optional data you provide.

• Contract – for delivering services you’ve booked or requested.

• Legal obligation – for complying with tax or regulatory obligations.

• Legitimate interests – for managing and developing our services.

 

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain client records in accordance with UKCP/BACP/Hypnotherapy ethical guidelines, typically for up to 7 years, unless legally required to keep them longer. Website and enquiry data may be kept for up to 2 years.

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6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion of your data (where applicable).

• Object to or restrict certain processing.

• Withdraw consent (where applicable).

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

To exercise these rights, please email: dan@farsideproject.co.uk
 

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
 

8. Security

We take appropriate steps to ensure your data is protected, including secure storage, password protection, and SSL encryption on our website. However, no system is completely secure.
 

9. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., booking systems, email marketing providers) who are UK GDPR compliant. They only process your data as instructed by us.
 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

The Farside Project
Email: dan@farsideproject.co.uk
Website: www.farsideproject.co.uk