LaMé Essentials Counseling & Consulting, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data of our clients, website visitors, and other stakeholders based in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA).
Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Service Information: Details related to appointments, counseling, supervision, workshops, or webinars.
Payment Information: Credit or debit card information for payments, processed securely by third-party payment providers.
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website.
Communications: Any messages, questions, or feedback provided via email, contact forms, or other communication channels.
Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent: When you provide consent for specific services, newsletters, or communications.
Contractual Necessity: To provide counseling, supervision, or other professional services you have requested.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or professional standards.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, manage our business, or ensure security.
How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To provide counseling, supervision, and other services.
To communicate important updates, newsletters, and resources (with your consent).
To process payments and manage appointments.
To comply with legal and ethical obligations.
To analyze website usage and improve our online resources and services.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties in limited circumstances, such as:
Service providers that help us deliver services, process payments, or manage our website.
Legal authorities if required by law.
Business transactions such as mergers or acquisitions.
All third-party partners are required to comply with GDPR standards to protect your data.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for data processing activities that rely on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is limited to employees or contractors who require it to perform their duties.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and measure website performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly without them.
International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with GDPR.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us:
LaMé Essentials Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Email: info@lameessentials.com
Phone: 555-123-4567
Address: 123 Main Street, Austin, Texas 78701