Privacy & Cookie Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Dr Paula Watkins (“the Provider”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained through drpaulapsychology.com (“the Website”).

1. Compliance

This policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and GDPR (for EU users).

2. Information Collected

The Website may collect name, email, and contact details; IP address and device information; website usage data and analytics; newsletter subscription information; and payment details (processed by third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal).

3. How Information Is Collected

Through Contact forms, Newsletter sign‑ups, Cookies and analytics tools, Payment processors, and Course or email systems (if applicable).

4. Purpose of Collection

Information is used to provide Website functionality, respond to enquiries, improve user experience, deliver educational materials, process payments, and meet legal obligations.

5. Storage and Security

The Website is hosted by Squarespace, which may store data on servers in the United States or other jurisdictions. By using this Website, you consent to offshore storage.  The Provider takes reasonable steps to protect personal information but cannot guarantee absolute online security.

6. Disclosure to Third Parties

Information may be disclosed to Squarespace, Google Analytics, Stripe/PayPal, Contractors supporting Website operations. These parties may store information overseas.

7. GDPR Rights (for EU Users)

EU users may request access to data, correction or deletion, withdrawal of consent, lodging a complaint with their local authority 
Requests: contact@drpaulapsychology.com

8. Cookies

This Website uses cookies for analytics and functionality. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings.

9. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as required for the purposes above or as required by law.

10. Contact

For privacy enquiries: contact@drpaulapsychology.com

Dr Paula Watkins, Clinical Psychology