Last updated: 14 February 2025
Brighter Futures Educational Trust (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly — e.g., through contact forms or email (name, email address, phone number, and message content).
Automatically collected information — such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity on our website (via cookies or analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To respond to your enquiries or requests.
To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
To monitor site usage and ensure security.
To meet our legal obligations.
We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your consent.
3. Sharing Your Information
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share it with:
Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, IT support, analytics).
Regulatory bodies or law enforcement when required by law.
All third parties are required to handle your information securely and only use it for the purposes we specify.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site usage.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your personal data (in certain circumstances).
Object to or restrict our processing of your personal data.
Request transfer of your personal data to another organisation.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.