Consent to the processing of personal and sensitive data


I declare that I have read and understood the Privacy Policy and I freely, expressly and unequivocally consent to the processing of my personal data (name, email address, phone number) and, where voluntarily provided, sensitive data related to my mental health or emotional state, by Andrés González, for the purpose of managing my appointment request and providing psychological support and/or psychotherapy services.

I understand that my data may be securely stored for a maximum period of ten (10) years in accordance with legal and professional obligations, and that international data transfers may take place with appropriate legal safeguards.

I am aware that I may exercise my rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, data portability, and withdrawal of consent at any time by contacting [professional email address].




PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION
(ENGLISH VERSION)

Last updated: [date]

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data and sensitive data of individuals who request information, psychological support or psychotherapy services through the website [your website URL] are collected, used, stored and protected, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.


1. Data Controller

Full name: Andrés González

Profession: Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist in Approbation process in Germany

Professional email: andres.gnzlz22@gmail.com

The Data Controller guarantees that personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, and always in compliance with professional confidentiality obligations.

2. Applicable regulations

The processing of personal data is governed in particular by:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR / DSGVO) for individuals residing in the European Union.

  • Law 1581 of 2012 (Colombia) for individuals residing in Colombia.

  • Applicable regulations on data protection and health data in the United Arab Emirates for individuals residing in that territory.

  • Any other national data protection laws applicable depending on the data subject’s country of residence.

In the event of overlap or conflict, the highest standard of data protection shall apply.

3. Categories of personal data collected

Through this website and communication channels, the following categories of data may be collected:

  • Identification data: full name.

  • Contact data: email address, phone number.

  • Administrative data: information required for appointment management and billing, where applicable.

  • Sensitive data: information related to mental health, emotional state or reason for consultation, provided voluntarily by the user.

Only data strictly necessary for the stated purposes will be collected.

4. Purposes of data processing

Personal and sensitive data will be processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Managing information requests and appointment scheduling.

  • Providing psychological support and/or psychotherapy, in accordance with the
    applicable legal framework and the patient’s country of residence.

  • Professional communications related to the provision of services (appointment
    confirmations, changes, follow-up).

  • Compliance with legal, ethical and professional obligations.

Psychotherapy services are provided strictly within the limits of applicable law,
professional authorizations and the Approbation process in Germany.

Personal data will not be used for commercial or marketing purposes unrelated to the
professional relationship.

5. Legal basis for processing

The legal basis for processing personal data is:

  • The freely given, informed and explicit consent of the data subject.

  • For sensitive data, explicit consent in accordance with Article 9 of the GDPR
    and equivalent regulations.

Consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

6. Data retention period

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described and to comply with applicable legal, ethical and professional obligations.

Data related to psychological support and/or psychotherapy processes may be retained for a
maximum period of ten (10) years from the end of the professional relationship, in order to:

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations;

  • Address potential professional liability;

  • Ensure continuity of care when clinically appropriate;

  • Comply with healthcare, ethical or professional record-keeping requirements.

After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Recipients and international data transfers

Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties except when legally required or when
necessary for service provision (e.g. videotherapy platforms, scheduling or email services),
always under confidentiality and data protection agreements.

Due to the international nature of the practice, international data transfers may occur,
with appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR and other applicable regulations.

8. Security measures

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to ensure the security,
integrity and confidentiality of personal data, including:

  • Secure connections (HTTPS);

  • Restricted access to information;

  • Protection of professional devices and accounts;

  • Responsible use of digital platforms compliant with data protection standards.

9. Data subject rights

Data subjects may exercise the following rights at any time:

  • Right of access;

  • Right to rectification;

  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten);

  • Right to object and restrict processing;

  • Right to data portability;

  • Right to withdraw consent.

Requests may be submitted by contacting andres.gnzlz22@gmail.com, together with
information necessary to verify identity.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time to reflect legal or professional changes.
The updated version will be published on this website.

11. Distinction between psychological support and psychotherapy

This website may provide information and services related to both psychological support and psychotherapy.

Psychological support refers to a process of guidance, emotional support and psychological
reflection and does not replace regulated psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment.

Psychotherapy is offered only where legally permitted and in accordance with professional qualifications and regulations. In Germany, psychotherapy services strictly comply with the legal framework governing the Approbation process.

12. Consent

By using this website and submitting any form, users declare that they have read and accepted this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of their personal and sensitive data as described herein.