Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
At Even More You, I take your privacy seriously.
This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and the professional standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, UK) and the Ordine degli Psicologi (Italy).
1. Who I Am
Even More You is the professional practice of Dr. Alessia Ranieri, a registered psychologist and psychotherapist offering psychological therapy and leadership development services.
Professional registrations:
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Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), United Kingdom — Registration No: PYL35585
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Ordine degli Psicologi della Toscana, Italy — Registration No: [10600]
Contact details:
📧 Email: alessia.ranieri/psy@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.evenmoreyou.com
📍 Practice location: Lucca, Italy
2. What Information I Collect
I collect only the personal information necessary to provide you with safe and effective services. This may include:
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Contact details: your name, email address, phone number, and any information you include in enquiries or booking forms.
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Administrative data: scheduling, payment, and invoicing information.
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Therapy or coaching information: relevant background, goals, and personal history shared voluntarily for professional purposes.
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Website data: cookies and basic analytics that help improve site performance and understand visitor trends.
I do not collect unnecessary or sensitive data through the website without your explicit consent.
3. How I Use Your Information
Your information is used only for purposes directly related to the services you request, including:
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Responding to enquiries or requests for information.
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Providing therapy, supervision, or coaching sessions.
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Managing appointments, payments, and follow-ups.
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Sending reflective resources (e.g. the Reflection Kit or newsletter) if you’ve opted in.
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Meeting my professional and legal obligations as a registered practitioner.
I will never sell or share your data for marketing or advertising purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK and EU data protection law, personal information is processed on the following bases:
Consent: when you contact me, subscribe, or choose to receive materials.
Contract: when processing is required to deliver an agreed-upon service.
Legal obligation: where record-keeping or safeguarding laws require it.
Legitimate interest: for secure communication, administration, or professional supervision. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting me at alessia.ranieri.psy@gmail.com.
5. How Your Data Is Stored and Protected
All data is handled securely and confidentially in line with professional ethics and GDPR requirements. Electronic information is stored on encrypted, password-protected systems. Email and booking data are managed through GDPR-compliant platforms (e.g. Wix, Google Workspace, or Calendly). Any written notes (if used) are stored in locked cabinets and destroyed when no longer required.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:
Enquiries / mailing lists: deleted within 12 months if inactive.
Therapy or coaching records: securely retained for 7 years (as required by HCPC and professional guidelines) before deletion.
6. Confidentiality
All therapy and coaching conversations are strictly confidential. Information is only shared if: You give explicit consent (e.g. referral, supervision, collaborative care). Required by law or ethical duty (e.g. risk of harm to self or others, or legal disclosure).
I adhere to the professional codes of ethics of both the HCPC and the Ordine degli Psicologi, ensuring privacy, integrity, and respect in all professional relationships.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Request a copy of your information in a portable format.
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (e.g. the ICO in the UK or the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali in Italy).
To exercise these rights, please contact me at alessia.ranieri.psy@gmail,com.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website uses basic cookies and analytics to ensure it functions properly and to understand how visitors engage with it. You can decline or manage cookies through your browser settings. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.
9. Third-Party Services
I may use third-party providers for scheduling, payments, or mailing (e.g. Wix, Stripe, Google Workspace, MailerLite). All are GDPR-compliant and handle data only as necessary to provide the agreed service.
10. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect new regulations or service changes.The most recent version will always be available on this website, with the date of the latest update clearly shown above. If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, please contact me directly.
I aim to handle all information with transparency, care, and professionalism.
📧 Email: alessia.ranieri.psy@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.evenmoreyou.com