Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21/06/2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Elizabeth Betts, trading as Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
We provide counselling and psychotherapy training, education, and professional development programmes.
Contact email: info@aphroditescp.com
Website: https://www.aphroditescp.co.uk
Elizabeth Betts is registered as a sole trader with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under UK data protection law.
Purpose of this Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us via forms or email, enquire about courses or training, or register interest in our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal data you provide such as name, email address, telephone number (if provided), contact form submissions, and course enquiries or applications.
We may also collect automatically generated data such as IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited, date and time of visits, and basic analytics data.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to respond to enquiries, provide information about courses and training, process applications or registrations, manage communication with prospective or current students, maintain business records, improve our website and services, and comply with legal obligations.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under consent, contract, legitimate interests, and legal obligations depending on the context of the interaction.
How We Store Your Data
Your personal data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised persons. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to prevent loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with website hosting providers, email service providers, payment processors if applicable, and professional advisers where necessary. All third parties are required to process data securely and in compliance with UK data protection law.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for enquiry handling, training administration, or legal and accounting requirements. Data is securely deleted when no longer needed.
Cookies
This website may use cookies for functionality, analytics and website performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Where required, consent will be requested for non-essential cookies.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, withdrawal of consent, and the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact:
Elizabeth Betts
Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy
https://www.aphroditescp.co.uk