Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how St. Andrews Educational Institution, Shifnal ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at st-andrews-shifnal.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine used
- Device type and operating system
- Cookie identifiers and tracking data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form. We do not store personal data in databases.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve user experience and site functionality
- To analyse traffic patterns and website performance
- To ensure the security and stability of our online platform
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold or shared for commercial purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted). These are used for:
- Remembering language preferences
- Monitoring site performance
- Enabling essential website functions
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These include:
- Google Analytics – to collect anonymous traffic data and understand visitor behaviour
- Cloudflare – to provide security and content delivery services
- Potential advertising networks – which may place cookies to serve relevant ads, but we do not control their practices
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data handling. We do not have access to or control over the data collected by these services beyond what is disclosed in their policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including using secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Aurora Winslow
100 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
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