Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Restorative Canvas (therestorativecanvas.co.uk) and SjsTherapy (sjstherapy.co.uk). I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with the utmost care, confidentiality, and respect.

This policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your information across my clinical practice, creative spaces, and podcast collaborations.

1. The Data Controller

For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the data controller is Sarah Jane Sellors. I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration reference ZA614056.

2. Clinical Practice vs. Creative Studio Data Boundaries

I maintain a strict separation between my clinical art psychotherapy data and my creative/commercial business data.

  • Clinical Therapy Data: Any personal data, contact details, or sensitive clinical session notes processed as part of my art psychotherapy practice are treated with absolute medical confidentiality. This data is stored securely in compliance with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) professional standards. It is never used for marketing purposes and is never shared with third parties unless required by law or safety obligations.

  • Creative Studio & Shop Data: Information collected through email newsletters, contact forms, podcast inquiries, or future Etsy shop purchases (such as names, email addresses, and shipping details) is strictly used to fulfill orders, manage collaborative projects, or send requested updates.

3. Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you fill out a form, sign up for a newsletter, or contact me regarding collaborations.

  • Transactional Data: Shipping and billing addresses when the Etsy shop is active.

  • Device & Analytics Data: IP addresses, browser types, and website behavior collected automatically via cookies through Squarespace and Google Search Console to help improve user experience.

4. How I Use Your Information

I use your data to:

  • Provide and manage your clinical art psychotherapy services.

  • Deliver newsletter updates regarding the podcast, menopause group, or other creative initiatives.

  • Fulfill future product orders through my print and pattern studio.

  • Monitor website traffic and search optimization performance.

5. Data Retention

  • Clinical Records: Retained safely in accordance with UK clinical record-keeping standards and professional psychotherapy regulations.

  • Marketing & Creative Data: Retained until you choose to unsubscribe from my mailing lists or request data deletion.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access the personal data I hold about you, request corrections, restrict processing, or request the deletion of your non-clinical creative data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at the appropriate email address listed above.