The CognitiveLit
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Legal Information and Terms
Welcome to CognitiveLit Psychotherapy Practice. Here you will find important legal information concerning your privacy, safety, and the professional responsibilities that apply when engaging in therapy with me.
Therapy is a conversation-based form of support and treatment that can promote personal development, improved mental health, and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. However, it should not be regarded as medical treatment and cannot replace psychiatric care, medical evaluations, or pharmacological treatment. I am not responsible for medical decisions or consequences that fall outside the scope of my professional role. If needed, you should always consult with a physician, psychiatrist, or other medical care provider.
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In Case of Crisis or Emergency
I do not provide emergency medical care or immediate crisis intervention. You have the right to support and assistance, do not hesitate to seek emergency care if your situation requires it. In the event of a psychological crisis, suicidal thoughts, severe psychiatric illness, or threats of violence, you are strongly advised to immediately contact: 112 for emergency situations
1177 Vårdguiden for medical advice and psychiatric contact
Your nearest psychiatric emergency clinic
Mind.se Suicide Prevention Hotline (phone: 90101, open 24/7)
Privacy Policy
I am committed to protecting your personal privacy and handle all personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). When you contact me—via email, phone, or contact form—personal data is only collected to the extent necessary to manage your inquiry or provide you with care.
All information is treated confidentially and stored securely. You have the right to request information about the data stored about you, as well as to have it corrected or deleted. Read more in the Privacy Policy section.
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Confidentiality Policy
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I am bound by the confidentiality regulations of the Swedish Health and Medical Services Act (Patientsäkerhetslagen and Offentlighets- och sekretesslagen). All information you share with me during sessions is confidential and will not be disclosed without your explicit consent—unless there is a legal obligation to break confidentiality (e.g., in cases involving risk to life). Session notes are documented in accordance with legal requirements and with great care for your privacy. Read more in the Confidentiality Policy section.
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Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience.
You may choose to accept or decline cookies in your browser settings. We do not collect personal data via cookies without your consent. Read more in the Cookie Policy section.
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how the CognitiveLit Therapy Practice processes your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We value your privacy and handle all personal information with the utmost respect and care.
What Personal Data Is Processed
Sensitive personal data, such as health information, is only processed with your explicit consent or based on legal grounds in accordance with the Patient Data Act. We only collect and process personal data necessary to provide our services. This may include:
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Name and Personal Identity Number
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Contact details (address, phone number, email)
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Health information and therapy notes
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IP address when using our website
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Booking information or form submissions via the website
Purpose of Processing
We process your personal data in order to:
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Provide psychological treatment and psychotherapy
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Maintain records in accordance with the Patient Data Act
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Communicate with you as a client/patient
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Manage appointment bookings and invoicing
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Comply with legal requirements under health care legislation
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on:
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Consent (e.g., when you contact us via email or forms)
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Contract (when you book an appointment or begin treatment)
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Legal obligation (recordkeeping under the Patient Data Act)
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Legitimate interest (e.g., certain communications about your bookings)
How Long Data Is Retained
Medical records are retained for a minimum of 10 years in accordance with the Patient Data Act. Data related to contact, booking, or communication is deleted within 12 months after the end of contact, unless other legal requirements require longer retention. Website-related data is handled according to our [Cookie Policy].
Third Parties and Data Processors
We never share your personal data with unauthorized parties. In some cases, personal data may be processed by external service providers (e.g., journal systems, billing services, or booking platforms) with whom we have data processing agreements. These parties may only process your data according to our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we process about you
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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In certain cases, request deletion (this does not apply to legally required medical records)
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Object to certain processing or request limitation
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Receive your data in a structured format (data portability)
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File a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY)
Confidentiality and Information Security
Therapy sessions are conducted under strict confidentiality. We comply with applicable laws (including the Patient Data Act and the Health and Medical Services Act) and have technical and organizational safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access to your information.
Confidentiality Policy
Consent
When you begin therapy, you also give informed consent for your personal data to be processed in accordance with applicable laws. If you have any questions about confidentiality or how your data is handled, you are warmly welcome to contact me.
Confidentiality
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I am bound by professional secrecy according to the Patient Safety Act (2010:659), the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (OSL), and the ethical guidelines that apply to psychotherapeutic practice. This means that all information disclosed during sessions, in writing, or through digital communication is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is never shared with a third party without the client’s explicit consent.
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Confidentiality covers:
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Personal data (name, contact details, personal ID number, etc.)
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Therapy notes
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What is shared in sessions
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Any email or other messages
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Booked appointments and other administrative details
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Exceptions to Professional Secrecy
Confidentiality can only be breached in specific cases under applicable law, such as:
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If there is suspicion that a child is being harmed (mandatory reporting under Chapter 14, Section 1 of the Social Services Act)
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If there is an imminent danger to someone’s life or health
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If a court, police, or other authority legally requests the release of information
In such situations, a professional assessment is always made, and you as the client will be informed in advance whenever possible.
Confidentiality of Records
I keep records in accordance with the Patient Data Act (2008:355). Only I, as your therapist, have access to your record. It is stored securely in accordance with legal requirements for availability, traceability, information security, and confidentiality. Paper records or documents are kept in a locked space. You have the right to: request an extract from your record, correct inaccurate information, and request that an entry be blocked or removed.
Digital Communication and Technical Security
All digital information (records, bookings, email) is protected with strong passwords, encryption, and two-factor authentication wherever possible. Email, SMS, and other electronic messages are used only for administrative purposes such as booking or cancellations. Sensitive information is never sent via insecure channels. If you choose to contact me via email or SMS, it is regarded as informed consent for that form of communication.
CognitiveLit.com is a secure website with an SSL certificate (Secure Sockets Layer). You can see a padlock icon in the address bar and verify the certificate’s validity by clicking the lock. Information sent between the website and the user’s browser is protected and cannot be intercepted or altered by third parties.
Encryption: SSL encrypts all data transferred between the server and the user’s browser, so that sensitive information such as personal data or login credentials cannot be read by unauthorized individuals.
Authentication: The SSL certificate verifies that the website is indeed what it claims to be. This helps users avoid phishing sites (fake websites trying to steal personal information).
Integrity: SSL ensures that information is not altered during transmission between the user and the server.
Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and ensure that the site functions properly. On this page, we inform you about how we use cookies, why we do so, and how you can manage your settings.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, mobile device, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, collect anonymous statistics about how the site is used, or to improve the functionality of the website.
Why do we use cookies?
We do not use cookies for marketing or targeted advertising. No personal data is stored via cookies.
We use cookies to:
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Provide a secure and functioning website
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Improve site performance and usability
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Analyze anonymous usage statistics (e.g., number of visitors, most visited pages)
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Enable certain features such as contact forms or booking systems
Types of cookies we use
Necessary cookies
These are technically required for the website to function properly, e.g., for navigation and security.
Analytical cookies (optional)
Used to collect anonymous statistics on how visitors use the website. For example, we use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.