PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 01.04.2024
Life Joy Academy Ltd
Dr Wojciech Greg Gierynski
Website: www.drgierynski.com

At Life Joy Academy Ltd, your privacy is taken seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website or engaging in therapeutic services, you agree to the terms set out in this policy.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for this website and all therapeutic activities is:

Dr Wojciech Greg Gierynski
Director, Life Joy Academy Ltd
Email: lifejoyacademy@gmail.com
Phone: 07447447478
Registered in England & Wales: 10676780
Registered Address: 23 Chantry Lane, Grimsby, United Kingdom, DN31 2LP

2. What Information is Collected

We may collect and store the following personal data:

Contact details: name, phone number, email address
Session-related information: notes taken during therapy, health and wellbeing information (special category data)
Administrative data: appointment records, invoices, payments

3. How Your Information is Used

Your information is used for the following purposes:

To provide safe and effective therapeutic services
To communicate with you regarding appointments or enquiries
To maintain accurate client records and comply with legal or regulatory obligations
For billing, invoicing, and financial administration
With your consent, to share information with other professionals (e.g. GPs or psychiatrists) if appropriate

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent – where you have given clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose
Contract – where processing is necessary for the performance of our therapeutic agreement
Legal obligation – to comply with legal or regulatory requirements (e.g. HMRC, professional bodies)
Vital interests – where processing may be necessary to protect life or safety
Legitimate interest – for administration and safeguarding purposes

Special category (sensitive) data is processed under Article 9(2)(h) of the UK GDPR, concerning health or social care services.

5. How Your Data is Stored

All personal and sensitive information is stored securely:

Electronic records are encrypted and password-protected
Paper notes (if applicable) are stored in locked cabinets
Only the practitioner has access to your confidential records

Data is retained for a minimum of seven (7) years after the end of therapy, in line with professional and legal standards. After this period, data will be securely destroyed or anonymised.

6. Sharing Your Data

Your information will never be sold or shared for marketing purposes. It may be shared under the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent
With a relevant health professional (e.g., GP or psychiatrist)
If required by law (e.g., court order, safeguarding concerns, risk of harm to self or others)
With HMRC or relevant authorities for accounting and compliance

7. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and ethical obligations)
Object to or restrict how your data is processed
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

For more information, visit: www.ico.org.uk

8. Cookies and Website Use

This website may use cookies or analytics tools to enhance your browsing experience. You will be informed via a cookie banner and given the option to manage your preferences.

9. Third-Party Services

If this website links to external sites or uses third-party tools (such as online booking, email marketing, or payment processors), those services are governed by their own privacy policies. We advise you to review them individually.

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or practice. The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact

For questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Dr Wojciech Greg Gierynski
Email: lifejoyacademy@gmail.com

or drgierynski.com contact form