Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Who is Barbara Sicchiero?
I am an Educational Consultant specialising in early years Montessori support. I provide guidance to parents through Zoom consultations, online resources, and direct communication to help navigate child autonomy, nutrition, and gentle behaviour guidance. This policy explains how I handle your personal data when you interact with my services.
2. The Information We Collect
I only collect information that is necessary to provide safe and effective consultancy services. This includes:
- Identity & Contact: Your name, email address, and phone number.
- Consultancy Details: Information about your child's age, development, and specific challenges you wish to discuss during our Zoom calls.
- Payment Data: Billing information and transaction history (processed securely via our third-party payment providers).
- Communication: Records of our emails and messages sent via contact forms.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data allows me to run my consultancy effectively and provide a personalised experience for your family. I use it for:
Bookings & Payments
To schedule your consultations via Zoom and process secure payments for my services. I use trusted tools like Wix Bookings and Stripe to ensure your financial details are never stored directly on my own devices.
Cookies & Analytics
I use cookies to understand how parents find and use my website. This helps me improve the parent-focused content I share. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.
4. Sharing & International Transfers
I do not sell your data. I only share it with essential service providers who help me run my business, such as payment processors, booking systems, and email services. If you are a client outside the UK, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where these providers maintain their servers (such as the US). I ensure these providers meet strict security standards to protect your information.
5. Keeping Your Data Secure
As a professional working with families, I take security very seriously. I use industry-standard encryption and secure logins to protect your data. I only keep your information for as long as needed to fulfill our consultation goals or to meet legal requirements (such as tax records).
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have clear rights over your data. You can ask to:
- Access a copy of the data I hold about you.
- Correct any inaccuracies.
- Request the deletion of your data once our consultancy is complete.
- Withdraw your consent or make a complaint to the ICO if you feel your data has been handled incorrectly.
7. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your details, please feel free to reach out directly at info@barbarasicchiero.com. I am always happy to talk through my processes with you.