Effective Date: 01.01.2025

Dr Paul McCarthy ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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1. Who We Are

Data Controller:
Dr Paul McCarthy
Email: docpaulmccarthy@gmail.com
Website: Dr Paul McCarthy | Sport Psychologist

This Privacy Policy applies to data collected via this website and through any associated services.

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide through forms or direct contact.

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and time spent on the site (via analytics tools).

• Cookies: Used for essential functionality, performance, and analytics (see section 7).

 

3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data on the following lawful bases under GDPR:

• Consent – When you voluntarily provide personal data or sign up for updates.

• Contract – When data processing is required to fulfil a service you have requested.

• Legal Obligation – When required to comply with the law.

• Legitimate Interest – To improve website functionality and protect our services, provided your rights do not override our interest.

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your queries or requests

• Provide psychological services or consultations (where appropriate)

• Improve our website and understand visitor behaviour

• Send updates or newsletters if you have opted in

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

 

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email service providers, analytics platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements

• Regulatory bodies or legal authorities where required by law

 

6. International Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).

 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytics data. You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies when visiting the site.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable) for full details.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.

 

9. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access – You can request a copy of your personal data

• Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to erasure – You can request deletion of your data

• Right to restrict processing – You can request limitations on how we use your data

• Right to data portability – You can request transfer of your data to another provider

• Right to object – You can object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Right to withdraw consent – At any time for processing based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact:
📧 docpaumccarthy@gmai..com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or another supervisory authority in your country of residence.

 

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, and disclosure.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Dr Paul McCarthy
Email: docpaulmccarthy@gmail.com
Website: Dr Paul McCarthy | Sport Psychologist