Privacy Policy (GDPR)
The protection of personal data is a priority. This policy explains how personal data are collected, used, and protected, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR.
1. Data controller
The controller of personal data is:
Maria Baumgarten – clinical psychologist and psychological counselor
Germany
Contact details are available on the website, in the section "Legal Notice".
2. What data are collected
The following categories of data may be collected:
- identification data (first name, last name)
- contact data (email address, postal address) – for invoicing purposes
- information necessary for scheduling sessions (telephone number)
- information voluntarily provided within the context of psychological counseling
No data that are not relevant to the purpose of psychological counseling are collected.
3. Purpose of data processing
The data are used exclusively for:
- scheduling and conducting psychological counseling sessions
- communication with the client
- management of the contractual relationship
- fulfillment of legal and professional obligations
The data are not used for commercial or marketing purposes without explicit consent.
4. Legal basis for processing
Data processing is carried out on the basis of:
- the data subject’s consent
- the performance of a contract (psychological services)
- applicable legal obligations
5. Confidentiality and security
xAll data are treated confidentially.
No audio or video recordings of counseling sessions are made.
Online communication takes place via applications that use data encryption technologies, ensuring the confidentiality of the transmitted information.
The processed data may include sensitive information regarding the client’s emotional and psychological state, which is protected in accordance with GDPR provisions concerning special categories of data.
Access to personal data is strictly limited to the psychologist.
The data are not disclosed to third parties, except in situations expressly provided for by law.
6. Data storage period
The data are stored only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected and in accordance with applicable legal obligations.
7. Rights of the data subject
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- the right of access to data
- the right to rectification
- the right to erasure of data (“the right to be forgotten”)
- the right to restriction of processing
- the right to data portability
- the right to object
- the right to withdraw consent at any time
Requests may be submitted using the contact details available on the website.
8. Transfer of data to third parties
Personal data are not sold, rented, or transferred to third parties.
Online psychological counseling may involve cross-border communication within the European Union, in accordance with European data protection legislation.
There may be exceptional situations in which data are disclosed only if required by law.
9. Changes to the policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect legislative or professional changes. The updated version will be published on the website.
10. Contact
For any questions related to the protection of personal data, you may use the contact details displayed on the website.