Introduction
Last updated: August 2026
Welcome to Becoming You With Kate (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information responsibly and transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected and used when you visit www.becomingyouwithkate.co.uk.
Who We Are
Becoming You With Kate provides counselling and therapeutic support services.
Data Controller:
Kate McIntosh
Email: kate@becomingyouwithkate.co.uk
Telephone: 073991 35062
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details above.
Information We Collect
Currently, our website does not contain online forms, account registration facilities, or other features that require visitors to submit personal information directly through the website.
However, when you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Date and time of visits
- Pages viewed
This information is collected through standard website logs, WordPress functionality, hosting services, and any analytics services used on the website.
How We Use Information
Any information collected automatically is used only to:
- Maintain website security
- Monitor website performance
- Improve website content and user experience
- Analyse website traffic and usage trends
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
Contact by Email or Telephone
If you contact us via email or telephone, we will use the information you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and discussing counselling services.
Any information shared in relation to counselling services will be handled confidentially and in accordance with professional and legal obligations.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to help the site function correctly and improve user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
These cookies may include:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to operate properly.
Analytics Cookies
Used to help us understand how visitors use the website so that we can improve it. This data is typically anonymous.
You can control and remove cookies through your browser settings at any time.
WordPress
This website is built using WordPress. WordPress and associated plugins may use cookies and process certain technical information to ensure the website operates securely and effectively.
Any plugins used on the website are selected with privacy and security considerations in mind.
Third-Party Services
The website may use trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Security services
- Analytics providers (if enabled)
These providers may process technical data only as necessary to provide their services.
Where third-party services process personal data, they are required to do so in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request erasure of your information where appropriate
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Further information about your rights can be found at:
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.
Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Becoming You With Kate
Email: kate@becomingyouwithkate.co.uk
Telephone: 073991 35062