Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how The Misneach Centre collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website www.misneachcentre.ie or engage with our services. The Misneach Centre is committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, care, and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Anita Lynch

The Misneach Centre

Main Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Website: www.misneachcentre.ie Email: anita@misneachcentre.ie

It is important that the personal information we hold about you is accurate and up to date. Please notify us of any changes by contacting us via email.

What Data We Collect and Why

Personal data refers to any information capable of identifying an individual. We may collect and process communication data, client/service data, and technical data where relevant. Such data is used for responding to enquiries, administering services, maintaining website security, and fulfilling contractual or legal obligations.

Sensitive (Special Category) Data

Where you engage in counselling or psychotherapy services, sensitive personal data may be processed as part of providing professional care. This information is handled confidentially and processed strictly for therapeutic, ethical, and professional purposes in accordance with GDPR.

Clinical Records & Data Retention

Brief clinical records and session notes may be maintained as part of professional practice, ethical standards, and insurance requirements. Clinical documentation is retained for up to seven years following the conclusion of services. The Misneach Centre does not produce reports or documentation for legal proceedings, court cases, schools, or third-party agencies. At the end of the applicable retention period, documentation is securely destroyed and permanently deleted.

Confidentiality & Access to Records

All clinical systems and records are protected by appropriate security measures, including password-protected and restricted-access storage. Access to clinical records is strictly limited to your treating therapist and the Clinical Director where clinically appropriate. Administrative personnel have limited operational access only and do not have access to clinical notes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have rights regarding your personal data, including the right of access, rectification, erasure

(where applicable), restriction, and objection. Requests may be made by contacting anita@misneachcentre.ie. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).

Third-Party Services & Cookies

Our website may use trusted third-party services necessary for operations. These providers operate under their own privacy policies. Our site may also use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.