Last Updated: October 2025

Business Name: David Carroll Hypnotherapy & Practitioner Training

Trading As: Doncaster Hypnotherapy

(for training and accreditation)

Registered Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Email: training@doncasterhypnotherapy.co.uk

Website: www.doncasterhypnotherspy.co.uk

 

 

1. Introduction

 

At Doncaster Hypnotherapy, your privacy matters.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you:

 

Respond to one of our Facebook or Instagram ads

 

Submit a form through Meta, Ticket Tailor, or our website

 

Attend therapy sessions or training courses (in-person or online)

 

 

By sharing your details or interacting with our services, you agree to this policy.

 

 

2. Who We Are

 

Doncaster Hypnotherapy is led by multi-award-winning hypnotherapist David Carroll, providing:

 

Private therapy and breakthrough sessions for anxiety, stress, trauma, phobias, and more

 

Accredited hypnotherapy and NLP training under the David Carroll Hypnotherapy Academy banner

 

 

We are based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and operate in full compliance with the UK-GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

 

3. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of personal information:

 

When engaging with Facebook or Instagram Ads and forms:

 

Name

 

Email address

 

Phone number

 

Location (city or country)

 

Your area of interest (therapy or training)

 

Any comments or details you provide

 

 

When booking therapy or training:

 

Full contact details (address, email, phone)

 

Therapy session notes (confidential and securely stored)

 

Payment details (processed through secure third-party providers such as Stripe, Square, or Ticket Tailor)

 

 

When visiting our website:

 

IP address, device information, and browsing activity (via cookies or Meta Pixel tracking)

 

 

 

 

4. How We Use Your Information

 

Your information is used only for legitimate purposes, including:

 

Responding to your enquiries or bookings

 

Delivering therapy sessions, courses, or event information

 

Sending appointment reminders or updates

 

Providing course materials, certificates, or care packages

 

Following up after you’ve shown interest in our ads or forms

 

Complying with professional or legal obligations

 

 

We may contact you by email, phone, or WhatsApp, but only in relation to the services you’ve expressed interest in.

 

 

 

5. Marketing and Facebook Advertising

 

When you interact with our Facebook or Instagram ads or submit your details, you consent to being contacted regarding Doncaster Hypnotherapy services or training.

 

We may use your details to:

 

Send relevant emails about therapy or upcoming courses

 

Run Meta or Google remarketing campaigns so you see relevant ads

 

Invite you to special events or promotions (such as training at Rossington Hall or prize draws)

 

 

You can opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by replying “STOP” to any message.

 

We never sell, rent, or trade your data to any third party.

 

 

 

6. Data Storage and Security

 

All client and student data is securely stored in encrypted systems and password-protected devices.

Therapy notes are held in strict confidence and never shared unless required by law (e.g. risk of harm or safeguarding).

 

We use secure and GDPR-compliant systems, including:

 

Meta Business Suite (for lead data)

 

Ticket Tailor (for course ticketing and prize raffles)

 

Square / Google Workspace (for bookings and communication)

 

 

We regularly review and update our data security measures.

 

 

7. Data Retention

 

Therapy clients: retained for up to 7 years after your final session (as per professional insurance requirements).

 

Training students: retained for up to 7 years for certification and accreditation record-keeping.

 

Marketing contacts: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

 

 

 

 

8. Your Rights

 

Under the UK-GDPR, you have the right to:

 

Access a copy of your personal data

 

Request correction or deletion

 

Withdraw consent for marketing

 

Request data portability

 

Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled

 

 

To exercise these rights, email us at training@doncasterhypnotherapy.co.uk.

 

 

 

9. Cookies and Tracking

 

Our website and advertising platforms use cookies and Meta Pixel tracking to measure performance and improve your experience.

 

Cookies help us:

 

Understand which pages and content are most helpful

 

Track ad performance and engagement

 

Deliver relevant follow-up ads

 

 

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

 

 

 

10. Third-Party Services

 

We only use trusted partners that comply with GDPR and data protection law, including:

 

Meta (Facebook & Instagram) – ad delivery and lead generation

 

Ticket Tailor – event and raffle management

 

Google & Square – analytics, scheduling, and payments

 

Mailchimp / ConvertKit (if used) – email marketing

 

 

 

 

11. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

 

David Carroll

Doncaster Hypnotherapy

Email: training@doncasterhypnotherapy.co.uk

Website: www.doncasterhypnotherapy.co.uk

Address: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

 

 

 

12. Policy Updates

 

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. The most recent version will always be available on our website.