Last updated: 13 October 2025

1. Introduction
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Amelia Blackmore Hypnotherapy (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or contact us by email.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK GDPR.

Business name: Amelia Blackmore Hypnotherapy
Email: amelia@ameliablackmorehypnotherapy.co.uk
Business address: Available upon request

2. Information we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:

• When you contact us: your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.

• Automatically when you visit our site: your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour (through cookies - see section 6).

3. How we use your information
We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your enquiries

• Arrange free Initial Consultations

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We will never sell your data and will only contact you with marketing or updates if you have explicitly consented.

4. Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing personal data are:

• Consent – when you email us to make an enquiry or request a consultation

• Legitimate interests – to respond to your messages and manage communications

• Legal obligation – where we must retain certain records to comply with the law

5. How we store and protect your data
We store personal data securely and take reasonable steps to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.

6. Sharing your data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as our website host or email service) who process it on our behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements.

7. Cookies

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function and provide analytical information to us.

How we use cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies – enable the site to function properly.

• Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our website (for example, through Google Analytics).

We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

Managing cookies:
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the site may not function properly if you disable them.
For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

8. Your rights
You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict how we use your data

• Request to have your personal data erased

For a comprehensive list of clients’ rights please visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website at https://ico.org.uk.

To exercise your rights, contact us at amelia@ameliablackmorehypnotherapy.co.uk

9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.