I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information.

This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and disclose information about you in connection with the services I provide whether through my website, in-person consultations, or any other means.

I encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully and to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Collection of personal information

I collect personal information from you to provide sex therapy or sexuality education-based services, to communicate with you, and to comply with legal requirements.

I may collect the following types of personal information:

- Name
- Date of birth
- Contact details (such as email address, phone number, and postal address)
- Health information (such as your sexual history and any relevant/related medical conditions)
- Relationship status (such as your partner’s name)

I will only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for me to provide sex therapy or sexuality education-based services to you.

Collection of sensitive information

In addition to personal information, I may take notes that collect sensitive information about you, such as information about your sexual preferences, sexual experiences, sexual health, and any other information you provide during our sessions. I will only collect sensitive information with your explicit consent and when it is necessary to provide the services we agree upon.

Use and disclosure of information

I will use your personal and sensitive information to provide sex therapy or sexuality education-based services to you, to communicate with you about your treatment, and to comply with legal requirements. I may also use your de-identified personal and sensitive information for supervision, research and statistical purposes.

I will only disclose your personal and sensitive information to third parties with your explicit consent, or where required to do so by law. Third parties may include other health care providers involved in your treatment, or other professionals who are assisting in supporting your treatment.

I am legally required to keep your counselling records for a minimum of seven years after the conclusion of the counselling relationship.

Security of personal information

I take reasonable steps to protect your personal and sensitive information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. I implement a range of physical, technical and administrative security measures to safeguard your personal information.

Access to and correction of personal information

You have the right to access and correct the personal information that I hold about you. If you would like to access or correct your personal information, please contact me using the contact details below.

Changes to this privacy policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and will post the updated version on my website. Your continued use of our sex therapy services after any changes to this Privacy Policy will signify your acceptance of the changes.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to access or correct your personal information, please contact me at counselling@toyaricci.com

Last updated: 5 May 2023