
Privacy Policy
Shahar Yarkoni is responsible for processing personal data as described in this privacy statement. Data processing is done carefully and in compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) effective from May 25, 2018.
For proper therapy, Shahar Yarkoni is legally required (WGBO) to maintain a client file. This includes notes on your health and data from any tests or treatments.
With your explicit written consent, data necessary for your therapy may also be obtained from other providers (e.g., your GP). Shahar Yarkoni is committed to protecting your privacy. This means:
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Careful handling of your personal and medical information.
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Ensuring unauthorized persons cannot access your data.
Only Shahar Yarkoni has access to your file.
The therapist is bound by professional confidentiality (medical secrecy). While under supervision or training, information from your file may be shared with the educational institution, which also has a confidentiality obligation.
Your file may also be used for:
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Informing other care providers (with explicit written consent, unless legally required otherwise).
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Back-up purposes during the therapist’s absence.
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Anonymous peer review.
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Anonymous use during supervision.
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Financial administration (minimal data used, handled by an accountant).
If your data is needed for any other reason, your written consent will be requested first.
Details on your invoice (required by tax authorities):
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Your name, address, and city.
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Date of therapy.
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Short description, such as “water therapy.”
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Water therapy fee.
Your client file will be stored for 20 years as required by law.
You always have the right to view or request deletion of your data.
Communication:
Shahar Yarkoni uses email, SMS, and WhatsApp.
You understand WhatsApp is not GDPR-compliant and is used only for administrative purposes—not for personal or sensitive information. Signing this form indicates your agreement.
Only send personal information in a password-protected document (for example gmail).
Recording sessions requires explicit written consent.
Amendments and Acces to the Privacy Statement
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The privacy statement is provided with the water therapy agreement. By signing, you agree to the privacy statement.
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It is also published on www.watertherapy.nl
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Shahar Yarkoni may update the privacy policy. Always refer to the latest version online.