Privacy Notice | EquityEd

Privacy Notice for EquityEd

At EquityEd, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy notice explains how and why we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage with us through our sign-up form.

1. Information We Collect

When you complete our form, we collect certain personal information, including:

Name: To address you in communications.
Email: To provide you with relevant updates, opportunities, and newsletters.
School Name and Year Group: To tailor opportunities and resources that match your educational stage.
Interests: To customise the opportunities and resources we share, ensuring they are most relevant to you.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide will only be used for:

Sharing educational opportunities, resources, and information that align with your interests and year group.
Sending newsletters and updates about new initiatives, partnerships, and resources available through EquityEd.
Contacting you for feedback and suggestions to improve our offerings.

We will only use your personal information for these specific purposes and will not share it with third parties without your explicit consent.

3. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These include:

Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data if it is no longer needed for the purposes stated.
Restriction: You have the right to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email]. We will respond to your request in compliance with GDPR requirements.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. Our data storage and processing practices comply with industry standards for data protection and are designed to ensure that your personal information remains confidential and secure.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your information only as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy notice or as required by law. If you withdraw your consent or request deletion, we will securely delete your information from our records.

6. Updates to This Privacy Notice

EquityEd may update this privacy notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or how your information is handled, please reach out to us at contact@equityed.co.uk. We are here to ensure your privacy rights are respected and upheld.