Privacy & Cookie Policy for Maria Holistic Therapy

Effective Date: June 28, 2026

 

1. Data Controller

Maria Holistic Therapy (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the data controller. Our studio is located in Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Data you provide voluntarily: first name, last name, and email address when booking or contacting us.
Site usage data: technical cookies and analytics cookies.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

1. Booking and communications: We process your first name, last name, and email to manage appointments and respond to your inquiries. Legal basis: your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
2. Site analytics: We use Google Analytics to gather aggregated, non‑identifying statistics about site visits and user behavior. Legal basis: our legitimate interest to improve the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data (first name, last name, email) are stored securely and accessed only by authorized staff.
* We will automatically delete these personal data one year after collection.

5. Cookies

Technical cookies: necessary for site functionality (session, user preferences).
Third‑party analytics cookies: provided by Google Analytics for aggregated statistics. We do not track personally identifying information.
* On first visit, users see a cookie banner with a link to this policy and the option to accept or reject non‑essential cookies.

6. Your Rights

Under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, rectify, or erase your data.
Restrict or object to processing.
Data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [data@mariaholistictherapy.com](mailto:data@mariaholistictherapy.com)

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The current version is identified by the effective date at the top.