Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2, 2026
At Fearless Now, I am committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of my clients and website visitors. I understand that seeking help for anxiety, phobias, or personal growth requires a high level of trust. This policy outlines how I handle your data with the same care, respect, and “no-judgment” approach that I bring to our therapy sessions.
1. Who We Are
My name is Michael, and I operate Fearless Now. I am a qualified hypnotherapist registered with the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) and listed in the Hypnotherapy Directory.
Our website address is: http://fearlessnow.co.uk.
2. Information I Collect and Why
To help you move forward with clarity and confidence, I collect information in the following ways:
- Consultation Requests: When you book a free telephone consultation or inquire about a session, I collect your name, email address, and phone number so I can contact you to discuss your needs.
- Session Notes: As a registered practitioner, I may keep confidential notes regarding our work together (e.g., progress on “The Fearless Now Method”) to ensure your treatment is tailored and effective.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, plus your IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection.
3. Cookies
To make your experience as smooth and “solution-focused” as possible, we use cookies:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your details. This is for your convenience so you don’t have to fill them in again.
- We use temporary cookies on our login page to see if your browser accepts them; these contain no personal data and are discarded when you close your browser.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These sites may collect data about you or use cookies.
5. Who I Share Your Data With
Your privacy is paramount. I do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
- Confidentiality: As a member of the GHSC, our sessions are confidential. Data is only shared if required by law or for administrative purposes (e.g., password resets).
- Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party tools for scheduling or email communication, all of which are GDPR compliant.
6. How Long I Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments.
- Client Records: If we work together, I retain your records in accordance with the professional standards set by the GHSC and for legal/insurance purposes (typically 7 years after the conclusion of therapy).
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request an exported file of the personal data I hold about you.
- Request that I erase any personal data I hold (excluding data I am legally or professionally obliged to keep for administrative or security purposes).
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
8. Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. All personal data provided through consultation forms is stored on secure, encrypted systems.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out. I am here to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered at every step of your journey.
Michael Worthington
Founder of Fearless Now