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Policy
Welcome to HAPii – Healing and Play Institute Ireland. This policy outlines the terms and conditions for using our website, accessing our resources, and engaging with our services — including training programmes, therapy sessions, consultations, and events.
By using our website or booking a service, you agree to the terms below.
1. Who We Are
HAPii (Healing Attachment Play Institute Ireland Ltd) is a private organisation based in Ireland. We specialise in trauma-informed, play-based approaches for child and family healing, offering:
Training and CPD-accredited courses
Therapeutic and contact services
Consultation and professional supports
2. Use of This Website
This site is owned and operated by HAPii. You may:
Browse the site and access public content
Use our booking/contact forms to enquire or register for services
Download free materials where offered
You may not:
Use the site for any unlawful or harmful purpose
Copy or reuse our content or branding without written permission
Attempt to disrupt or hack the site or its services
3. Bookings & Payments
All services are subject to availability and confirmation.
Bookings are accepted via our website, email, or referral partners.
Payment is due in advance unless agreed otherwise in writing.
We accept payment via Stripe, bank transfer, or approved partner systems.
You will receive confirmation and relevant session or course details once your booking is secured.
4. Cancellations & Refunds
Training/Course bookings:
Cancellations up to 7 days before the start date: full refund
Cancellations within 7 days: 50% refund
No-shows: no refund unless in exceptional circumstances
Therapy or contact sessions:
24 hours’ notice required for cancellation or rescheduling
Less than 24 hours’ notice: full fee applies (unless waived at our discretion)
5. Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
We adhere to strict professional and ethical guidelines.
All private session information is kept confidential and stored securely
Where necessary, and only with your consent or legal basis, we may share information with relevant professionals (e.g., social workers or referrers)
Our team are fully qualified and bound by their respective regulatory and professional bodies
6. Intellectual Property
All materials, content, course manuals, graphics, and videos provided by HAPii remain our intellectual property unless otherwise stated. You may not:
Copy, distribute, or reproduce these materials
Use them for commercial purposes without permission
You may use them for your personal or professional development, as intended within the course.
7. Limitation of Liability
While we take great care in the quality and delivery of our services:
We cannot guarantee specific therapeutic or behavioural outcomes
We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from use of our materials or services
Always consult with a qualified health or legal professional for advice specific to your situation.
8. Links to Third Parties
Our website may contain links to external sites. HAPII is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of these third parties.
9. Amendments
We may update this policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of our site or services means you accept these updates..
Privacy
At HAPii – Healing and Play Institute Ireland (“we”, “us”, “our”) — your privacy matters. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information of everyone who engages with us, whether through our website, services, events, or communications.
This policy outlines what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.
1. Who We Are
HAPii is a private institute offering trauma-informed training, therapeutic services, and resources to parents, carers, professionals, and organisations supporting children.
Our registered company name is: Healing Attachment Play Institute Ireland Ltd, based in Longford, Ireland.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with us:
Identity & contact details: Name, email address, phone number, address
Booking information: Course registration, CPD requests, invoices
Professional details: Job title, organisation, qualifications (for professionals)
Child-related context (optional): When shared for training relevance or support (always anonymised and stored securely)
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing behaviour (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Deliver services and courses you sign up for
Respond to enquiries and provide support
Manage bookings, payments, and communications
Share updates, offers, or resources (only if you opt in)
Improve our website and understand user needs (anonymously)
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under:
Contractual obligation – to deliver the services you request
Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our services
Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or give permission to retain details
Legal obligation – for record-keeping and compliance with tax/regulatory bodies
5. How We Store & Protect Your Data
All personal data is stored securely, with access limited to authorised personnel.
We use encrypted systems and two-factor authentication where appropriate.
Booking and payment systems (e.g. Calendly, Stripe) are fully GDPR-compliant.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections or updates
Ask us to delete your information (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC.ie)
To exercise these rights, email us at: admin@hapii.ie
7. Third-Party Services
We use trusted partners such as Google Workspace, Calendly, Stripe, and website analytics tools. These services are GDPR-compliant and used solely to support your experience.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary:
Course records: up to 3 years for CPD or invoicing
Email queries: 12 months unless continued contact
Website analytics: anonymised after 26 months
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date clearly displayed.
Cookies
At HAPii – Healing and Play Institute Ireland – we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These small data files help us:
Understand how visitors navigate our site
Improve content and accessibility
Offer tailored content (like remembering your preferences)
Support secure form submissions and bookings
We only use cookies that are essential or that help us provide a better, more personalised service. You can manage your preferences or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
We never sell or share your data. Your trust is important to us — just like your privacy.

