Privacy Policy | Begin Again

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Owner and Data Controller: Tanya Bee

Business Address: Available upon request

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal data is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and relevant Belgian data protection laws.

By visiting this website or using counselling, mindfulness meditation and somatic experiencing services provided by Tanya Bee, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data Collected

The following personal data may be collected through this website, through direct contact, or during counselling sessions:

Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Health-related or sensitive information disclosed in sessions
Appointment history
Notes taken during sessions (if applicable)

No data is collected automatically through cookies or tracking unless specifically mentioned.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is collected solely for the following purposes:

To provide individual counselling and somatic experiencing sessions
To communicate and schedule appointments
To maintain accurate and lawful client records
To comply with legal and professional obligations as a mental health provider

Data is not used for marketing, profiling, or analytics purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed on the following legal grounds:

Consent – By contacting or engaging in services, you provide informed consent to the processing of your personal data.
Contractual necessity – To fulfil agreed-upon counselling services.
Legal obligation – For compliance with legal duties related to health and safety, and mandatory reporting laws.

5. Confidentiality and Disclosure

All information shared during counselling is strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties without your explicit written consent, except in the following legally required situations:

If there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others
If abuse or neglect of a minor or vulnerable person is suspected
If ordered by a court or required by law

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures in compliance with GDPR, including:

Encrypted digital storage (for electronic records)
Password-protected devices
Locked physical filing (if applicable)

Only Tanya Bee has access to your data. Data will not be shared, sold, or transferred to third parties or outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

7. Data Retention

Client data will be retained for no longer than necessary, typically:

Up to 5 years after the end of counselling services, in line with professional guidelines and legal obligations, unless longer retention is required by law.

After this period, all data will be securely deleted or destroyed.

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access – You can request a copy of your data.
Right to rectification – You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure – You can request deletion of your data when legally permissible.
Right to restrict processing – You may limit how your data is used.
Right to data portability – You may request your data be transferred to another provider.
Right to object – You may object to processing under certain conditions.
Right to withdraw consent – You may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact: tanyabeemindfulness@gmail.com

If you believe your rights under the GDPR have been violated, you may contact the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit / Autorité de protection des données):

Website: https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal obligations or professional practices. The latest version will always be available on this website.