Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 March 2026

This privacy policy explains how Self & Other ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit groups.self-and-other.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Semyon Poliakovskii, trading as Self & Other. You can contact us via the details on our main website.

2. What Data We Collect

Information you provide

When you submit the enquiry form on this website, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Whether you have previous therapy experience
• Any message you choose to include

Form submissions are processed by Formspree, a third-party form service. Please refer to Formspree's privacy policy for details on how they handle data.

Information collected automatically

If you accept cookies, this website uses Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Ads conversion tracking, which may collect:

• Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral source
• Approximate location (country/city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Anonymised interaction data for ad conversion measurement

If you decline cookies, no analytics or advertising data is collected.

3. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

4. How We Use Your Data

• Enquiry form data — to respond to your request and, if appropriate, to arrange an initial consultation. Legal basis: legitimate interest and your consent.
• Analytics data — to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Legal basis: your consent (via the cookie banner).
• Ads conversion data — to measure the effectiveness of our advertising. Legal basis: your consent.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Data may be shared with:

• Formspree — processes form submissions on our behalf
• Google — provides analytics and advertising services (only if you accept cookies)

Both services may process data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

6. Data Retention

• Enquiry form data — retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
• Analytics data — retained by Google for up to 14 months

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our main website.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.