Privacy Policy - Kata Végh Therapy

Health data is a special category of personal data under the GDPR and may be processed only on a valid legal basis with appropriate safeguards.

1. Data controller

Name of the data controller: Katalin Vegh Arregoces
Professional title: Accredited Psychologist by SZTE, Hungary
Registered business address: 08328 Alella, Spain
Contact email: info@katavegh.org
Website: www.katavegh.org

2. Purpose of processing

Personal data and health data are processed for the purpose of providing psychological services, including client intake, assessment, counselling or therapy, record keeping, scheduling, professional communications, invoicing, and compliance with applicable legal and professional obligations. Under Spanish data protection guidance, processing should be limited to the minimum data necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

3. Legal basis

The legal basis for processing ordinary personal data may include consent, performance of pre-contractual steps or services, and compliance with legal obligations, depending on the activity concerned. Health data is special-category data under Article 9 GDPR and may be processed where the client gives explicit consent or where another permitted condition under Article 9(2) applies, including the provision of health or social care or treatment, subject to professional secrecy and appropriate safeguards.

4. Categories of data processed

The following categories of data may be processed:

Identification and contact data.
Information relevant to appointments and service administration.
Health and psychological information disclosed by the client or generated during the professional service.
Session notes and professional records.
Communications relating to the service, including email and messaging where used for appointment or care-related purposes.
Billing and payment information where applicable.

5. Confidentiality and disclosure

All personal data and health data obtained in the course of professional practice are treated as confidential. Data will not be disclosed to third parties unless disclosure is required by law, necessary to protect vital interests, necessary for the provision of care through properly engaged service providers, or expressly authorized by the client where consent is the appropriate basis.

6. Storage and security

Electronic records and communications are stored using appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to restrict unauthorized access. Paper records, if any, are kept securely and access is limited to authorised persons only. Spanish guidance states that personal data should be retained only for the time necessary for the purpose collected and to determine possible liabilities arising from that purpose and the processing of the data.

7. Recipients and processors

Personal data may be shared only with recipients strictly necessary for the management of the service or where disclosure is legally required. Where external providers are used, such as email, practice management, cloud storage, invoicing, or video consultation providers, they must operate under appropriate contractual and data protection safeguards.

8. Retention period

Personal data and health data will be retained for as long as necessary to provide the professional service and for any additional period required by applicable Spanish or EU law, professional obligations, or limitation periods. Spanish public guidance states that data should be kept for the time necessary to fulfil the purpose of collection and to determine possible liabilities.

9. Data subject rights

The client may request access to personal data, rectification of inaccurate data, erasure where applicable, restriction of processing, objection, data portability where applicable, and the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, under the conditions established in Articles 15 to 22 GDPR. The client also has the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD). The Ministry of Health identifies the AEPD as the competent authority for complaints where the response to a rights request is unsatisfactory.

10. Consent statement

By signing below, the client confirms that:

the client has received clear information about the processing of personal data and health data;
the client understands that health data receives special protection under the GDPR; and
where consent is relied upon, the client gives explicit consent to the processing of personal data and health data for the specified purposes connected with the provision of psychological services.

The client understands that consent may be withdrawn at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal of consent.

“Kata is very supportive, warm and understanding. In that kind of environment it's easier to say what's on your mind and connect, because you know you won't be judged for anything. I find it helpful to have tasks to work on between the sessions and all the materials provided were helpful. Also all the exercises we did during our sessions really made a lot of sense and helped me bring to awareness some things that were buried deep. I find it helpful to get the explanation for why it makes sense that I feel or think a certain way and that was something I always got in the sessions with Kata.”

“After the very first session with Kata, I already knew she was the professional I wanted to guide me through my healing journey. After every session, I leave with new realizations and insights that help me get closer to understanding myself.”

“What I especially value during our work together is the safe and accepting atmosphere Kata creates in every session. With her, I feel completely comfortable sharing my thoughts and emotions honestly. She often reminds me of my worth and value, which has been incredibly important for my personal growth and self-confidence.”

“My first experience with therapy was with Kata, and from the very beginning, I felt comfortable enough to open up and be myself. She created a safe and supportive space where I felt truly heard. Together, we explored different tools and approaches, looking at challenges from multiple perspectives, which was something I particularly appreciated. The exercises between sessions encouraged me to continue reflecting and working on myself beyond our conversations.”

“One of the most valuable parts of my work with Kata was the validation I received. For the first time, I heard from someone else that what I was feeling was valid and that it was okay to feel that way. I also found it incredibly helpful when Kata reflected back the progress I had made. It allowed me to recognize how far I had come, even during periods when I felt as though I wasn't making any progress at all.”

“Working with Kata feels easy. From our very first introductory session, I felt we had a great connection. Her empathy and compassion come through naturally, which was incredibly important to me because I was looking for a therapist who would truly understand my situation and make me feel safe. I also appreciate that she takes notes without ever making me feel like she's reading my life back to me from a notebook. Whatever I bring to a session, we always build on it together, discovering new perspectives along the way. Kata is open to every topic, fully present, and consistently supportive.”

“I love that Kata always checks in with how I'm doing in the moment and adapts our sessions to what I'm experiencing, rather than sticking rigidly to a plan. At the same time, there's always a safe structure that holds the process together. I genuinely feel heard, and I know she takes what I'm going through seriously. That makes it much easier for me to open up and share my feelings honestly. No matter what emotions come up during a session, I never feel like I'm left alone with them or that we have to rush through them. Instead, we have the space to stay with whatever comes up and work through it together. And if a particular exercise doesn't work for me, she never forces it—we simply adjust the session while continuing to move the work forward.”

“One of the things I find most valuable is that Kata always gives me practical exercises to work on between sessions, whether that's writing letters or using tools I can apply in everyday life. It helps me carry what I've learned in therapy into my daily life instead of leaving it in the therapy room. Fairly early on, I found myself using what I'd learned in a stressful situation, and it was a moment I was genuinely proud of. I owe a lot of that to Kata, who helped me respond differently in situations like that. It also meant a great deal when I shared that experience in our next session and she was genuinely happy for me and encouraging. Even if it seemed like a ‘small’ step, it was an important milestone in my progress. I always look forward to our next weekly session.”