ACT for Perinatal Mental Health

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the perinatal period

Website Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23rd February, 2026

 

  1. Definitions

In this policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

a. We’/ ‘Us’ / ‘Our’ refers to the ACT for Perinatal Mental Health team. Our website address is: https://actforperinatalmh.com.

b. “Cookie” refers to a small text file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and/or when you use certain features of Our Site

c. “Cookie law”means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003;

d. “Personal data”means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data. In this case, it means personal data that you give to Us via Our Site. This definition shall, where applicable, incorporate the definitions provided in the EU Regulation 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”);

 

  1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure manner.

 

  1. Data We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Register for an account
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Participate in surveys, feedback forms, or research activities
  • Communicate with us via email or website features

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organisation/affiliation
  • Other information you voluntarily provide
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3.2. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

 

3.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

Cookies may be used to improve functionality, analytics, or user experience.

 

  1. How We Use Your Data

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries or requests
  • To provide services or resources you have requested
  • To send updates, newsletters, or important notices
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To analyse trends and monitor site performance
  • To maintain security and prevent misuse

We will only process your data where we have a lawful basis (e.g., consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or legal obligation).

 

  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share data:

  • With service providers who help operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • If required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect our rights, users, or security

All third‑party service providers are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with relevant data protection laws.

 

  1. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against:

  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Unauthorised access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration

However, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protection, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

 

  1. Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

If you have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

We retain personal information as described above only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location, and applicable laws (such as the UK GDPR or EU GDPR), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any rights, please contact us using the details below.

 

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being used. Some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

 

  1. Links to External Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third‑party websites.

 

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

 

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact:

Email: actforperinatalmh@gmail.com