This privacy policy explains what personal data Sit With Gayatri collects through sitwithgayatri.com, why it is collected, and the choices you have. Your trust matters, especially in a space about mental health.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Who is responsible for your data
The website sitwithgayatri.com is operated by Gayatri, trading as Sit With Gayatri (“I”, “me”, “Sit With Gayatri”). For any privacy question or request, contact [email protected].
What this privacy policy covers
This privacy policy covers data collected through this website: the booking form, the contact form, website analytics, cookies and any emails you send me. Information you share during therapy sessions is protected by professional confidentiality, as explained in the FAQ and the terms and conditions.
Data I collect
Information you give me
- Booking requests: name, email, optional phone number, chosen service, preferred times and any message you write.
- Contact messages: name, email and your message.
- Emails: whatever you choose to include when you write to me directly.
Please avoid sending detailed health information through the forms. We can discuss what matters in a session.
Information collected automatically
The site uses privacy friendly, cookieless analytics that count visits without identifying you. Basic technical logs (such as IP address, browser type and pages requested) are processed by the hosting provider for security and performance.
Why I use your data
- To reply to your enquiry and arrange sessions (steps prior to a contract, or a contract).
- To keep the website secure and working (legitimate interests).
- To understand which pages are useful, in aggregate (legitimate interests).
- To meet legal and record keeping obligations (legal obligation).
Your data is never sold, and it is never used for marketing without your clear consent.
Advertising and third party cookies
This website may display advertising served by Google AdSense in the future. Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s previous visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, and learn more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services. Where required, ads only load after you give consent through the cookie banner. See the cookie policy for details.
How long data is kept
Enquiries that do not lead to sessions are deleted within 12 months. Records for clients are kept only as long as professional and legal duties require, then securely deleted.
Who your data is shared with
Only service providers needed to run this site and practice, such as web hosting and email, under appropriate data protection terms. Data is never shared with anyone else unless the law requires it.
Your rights under this privacy policy
Depending on where you live, including under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or export your data, and to object to processing. You may also complain to your local data protection authority. To exercise any right, email [email protected].
Security
The site uses HTTPS encryption, form submissions are protected against spam and abuse, and access to enquiries is limited to me.
Changes to this privacy policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top always shows the latest version. Related pages: cookie policy, terms and conditions, disclaimer.