1. Data Controller

This website is operated by:

Maria Gkatziani – Psychotherapy Practitioner, Psychoanalyst

Sole proprietor (Entreprise individuelle)

Practice address: Centre Thérapeutique Le Galice, 11 rue Louise Colet, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, France

SIRET registration number: 908 110 422 00015

Email: mariag@gmail.com

Maria Gkatziani is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website.

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2. Personal Data Collected

When you use this website or request an appointment, the following personal information may be collected:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Information voluntarily provided through the contact form

• Information necessary to arrange and manage appointments

Some information you voluntarily share may relate to your personal circumstances or health.

To protect your privacy, please avoid including sensitive personal information or detailed medical information in the contact form.

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3. Purposes of Data Processing

Personal data is used exclusively to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests for information.

• Arrange and manage appointments.

• Handle administrative communications related to therapy sessions.

• Issue invoices and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Your personal data is not used for advertising or marketing purposes.

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4. Legal Bases for Data Processing

Depending on the nature and purpose of the information collected, personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

• Pre-contractual or contractual necessity: particularly for appointment requests and the organisation of therapy sessions.

• Compliance with legal obligations: including invoicing and accounting requirements.

• Legitimate interests: responding to enquiries and managing the administrative aspects of the practice, where this legal basis is applicable.

Any sensitive personal data, particularly health-related information, requires a specific legal condition under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Such information is processed in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

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5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

Information and notes relating to therapy sessions are retained for 12 months following the end of therapy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Accounting records and invoices are retained in accordance with applicable legal retention requirements.

Contact enquiries that do not lead to therapy are deleted when the information is no longer necessary to process the request.

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6. Who Has Access to Your Data

Personal data is accessible only to Maria Gkatziani in the course of her professional activities.

Certain technical data may be processed by service providers necessary for the operation of the website and related services, including Wix, the email service provider, and any video consultation platforms used.

Personal data is never sold or used for commercial marketing purposes.

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7. Confidentiality and Data Security

Confidentiality is a fundamental principle of the therapeutic relationship.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

Digital information is stored on password-protected professional devices. Any paper records are kept in a locked cabinet.

Access to information relating to therapy is restricted to the practitioner.

 

8. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights, subject to the conditions established by applicable law:

• Right of access: to obtain information about the personal data held about you.

• Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate information.

• Right to erasure: to request the deletion of your personal data.

• Right to restriction of processing: to request limitations on how your data is processed.

• Right to object: to object to certain types of data processing.

• Right to data portability: where applicable.

• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

Maria Gkatziani
Email: mariag@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, CNIL):

www.cnil.fr

 

9. Cookies and Third-Party Services

This website uses cookies necessary for its operation and security.

It also includes a Google Maps feature to help visitors locate the practice. This service may place cookies on your device and transmit certain information to Google.

Non-essential cookies are subject to your prior consent.

For further information, please refer to the website's Cookie Policy.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website, the services offered, or applicable legal requirements.

 

Last updated: October 2026.