Privacy and Media Consent Policy
At the Cyprus Institute for Emotion Focused Therapy (CiEFT), we are deeply committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your personal information is collected, stored, and used.
Last updated: 24 April 2025
Privacy Commitment
CiEFT respects your right to privacy and handles your data responsibly and ethically. When we ask for personal details—such as through contact or registration forms—they are only used in accordance with this policy. We may update this page periodically to reflect changes. If you are subscribed to our mailing list, we will notify you of any important changes.
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you:
- Fill out contact, registration, or enquiry forms
- Subscribe to newsletters or event updates
- Register for therapy sessions or CiEFT training
This information may include your name, email, phone number, and professional details. It is stored securely and used solely for administrative, booking, or communication purposes. We may contact you in relation to your session or registration.
Email Communications
When you subscribe to our updates, we use your email to:
- Send news, resources, and upcoming training opportunities
- Share insights, articles, and curated content relevant to psychotherapy and EFT
You will only be added to our email list if you give explicit consent and confirm your subscription via email. Our mailing system is managed by a GDPR-compliant third-party provider.
We do not share your contact details with third parties, except those contracted to carry out specific services on our behalf (e.g., email software providers), under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
Online Payments
When making an online payment (e.g., for training or therapy), your transaction is processed via a secure, third-party payment system. CiEFT does not store your card details. Personal data is temporarily used only to process the transaction securely and efficiently.
Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather anonymous statistics about website traffic. This helps us improve our services. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if preferred.
We also use Google Analytics and Google Ads for marketing and traffic insights. These tools may collect anonymized data which is never shared or sold and is used purely for service improvement.
Media Use During Training Events
As part of our ongoing mission to promote high-quality training and international engagement, CiEFT may take photos and videos during live events, training sessions, and workshops. These materials may be used for:
- Website and social media promotion
- Newsletters and articles
- Educational and marketing content
Important Notes:
- No clinical practice groups or private therapy content is ever recorded.
- We will never film private conversations, therapy discussions, or personal disclosures without explicit consent.
- Video recordings focus only on public event moments such as talks, group discussions, and shared learning.
Testimonials
We may invite participants to share testimonials or reflections about their experience. Testimonials may appear on our website, social media, or brochures. Your participation in this is always optional, and you can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Participation in any media documentation is entirely voluntary. You have the right to:
- Opt out of being photographed or filmed
- Request not to have your testimonial shared publicly
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request deletion of any stored personal data we hold about you
For all privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@eft.cy
We are proud to foster a culture of ethics, care, and transparency—both in our clinical work and in our communication. Thank you for trusting CiEFT.
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