Last updated: 25/05/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or use my services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.

1. Who I am

This website is operated by:

Aoife Gallagher | Análú Therapy
Based in Ireland
Email: hello@analutherapy.ie

I provide hypnotherapy sessions, nervous system support services, and digital resources.

2. What personal data I collect

I may collect the following information:

(a) Information you provide directly:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Booking information

  • Messages you send via contact forms

  • Information you share during intake forms (for 1:1 sessions)

(b) Payment information:

  • Payments are processed securely through third-party providers (e.g. Stripe or PayPal). I do not store your full payment details.

(c) Website usage data:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

This is collected via analytics tools (e.g. Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics).

3. Special category data

As part of hypnotherapy or coaching-related services, you may voluntarily share sensitive personal information relating to:

  • Health

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Anxiety, stress, or chronic illness experiences

This is classified as special category data under GDPR.

I only process this information:

  • With your explicit consent

  • For the purpose of providing safe and appropriate support

4. How your data is used

Your data may be used to:

  • Provide hypnotherapy and support services

  • Manage bookings and appointments

  • Communicate with you about sessions

  • Deliver digital products you purchase

  • Send relevant updates (only if you opt in)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

5. Legal basis for processing data (GDPR)

Under GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you submit forms or opt into communications

  • Contract – when delivering services you have purchased

  • Legal obligation – for record keeping and tax purposes

  • Legitimate interest – for basic website analytics and service improvement

6. How your data is stored

Your data is stored securely using:

  • Squarespace hosting and forms

  • Email service provider (e.g. Gmail or business email)

  • Booking system (e.g. Squarespace Scheduling / Acuity)

  • Payment processors (Stripe/PayPal)

All third-party providers comply with GDPR where applicable.

7. Data retention

I only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

  • Client session notes: typically up to [e.g. 7 years for tax/insurance purposes if applicable]

  • Email correspondence: up to [set your timeframe, e.g. 2 years]

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

8. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@analutherapy.ie

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Improve user experience

  • Enable core website functionality

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Third-party services

This website may use:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Squarespace Scheduling / Acuity (booking)

  • Stripe / PayPal (payments)

  • Google Analytics (if enabled)

These services may process your data outside Ireland/EU, but are required to comply with GDPR safeguards.

11. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your data from:

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Unauthorised access

  • Disclosure

However, no online system is 100% secure.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Aoife Gallagher | Análú Therapy
Email: hello@analutherapy.ie

13. Right to complain

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to complain to:

Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
Data Protection Commission Ireland