Effective Date: 22 Jan 2025
1. Introduction Welcome to the Buckland St. Mary CE Primary School news website (“the Website”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information from you in the following ways:
2.1. Personal Information When you contact us through email or other methods, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide.
2.2. Non-Personal Information We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our Website, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
2.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Website.
- To respond to your inquiries or communications.
- To personalize your experience on the Website.
- To analyze Website usage and improve its content and functionality.
- To display advertisements through Google AdSense.
4. Google AdSense Advertising
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our Website. Google AdSense may use cookies to provide targeted advertisements based on your interests. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Website and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating the Website or delivering our services.
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dodoxler@gmail.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: dodoxler@gmail.com