Privacy Policy for Schools4UK

Last updated: 21 June 2025

Introduction & Our Principles

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains the information collection, use, and sharing practices of Schools4UK ("we," "us," and "our"). Unless otherwise stated, this Policy describes and governs the information collection, use, and sharing practices of Schools4UK with respect to your use of our website and the services ("Services") we provide.

Before you use or submit any information through or in connection with the Services, please carefully review this Privacy Policy. By using any part of the Services, you understand that your information will be collected, used, and disclosed as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this privacy policy, please do not use our Services.

Our Principles: Schools4UK has designed this policy to be consistent with the following principles:

• Privacy policies should be human-readable and easy to find.
• Data collection, storage, and processing should be simplified as much as possible to enhance security, ensure consistency, and make the practices easy for users to understand.
• Data practices should meet the reasonable expectations of users.

Information We Collect

We collect information in multiple ways, including when you provide information directly to us; when we passively collect information from you, such as from your browser or device; and from third parties.

Information You Provide Directly to Us

We will collect any information you provide to us, such as when you: (a) create an online account, (b) make a donation or purchase, (c) contact us or provide feedback, or (d) subscribe to our newsletter. This information may include but is not limited to your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and your geographic location.

Information that Is Automatically Collected

Device/Usage Information: We may automatically collect certain information about the computer or devices you use to access the Services. This may include device information such as IP addresses, location information, unique device identifiers, browser types, browser language, operating system, and mobile device carrier information.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We also collect data about your use of the Services through cookies and/or tracking pixels. A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer that enables us to recognize your computer, store your preferences, and understand the web pages you have visited. You can manage your preferences for these technologies at any time. Please note that you can change your browser settings to block cookies, but this may affect certain features of the Services.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from and about you to:

• Fulfill the purposes for which you provided it.
• Provide and improve the Services, including developing new features and providing technical support.
• Fundraise, accept donations, or process transactions.
• Send you information about your interactions with us, such as newsletters to which you have subscribed.
• Process and respond to your inquiries or to request your feedback.
• Conduct analytics, research, and reporting.
• Comply with the law and protect the safety, rights, property, or security of Schools4UK, our users, and the general public.
• Enforce our Terms of Use.

When We Disclose Your Information

We may disclose your information under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may disclose your information with third parties who perform services on our behalf, including event management, marketing, customer support, and data analysis.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with legal process or to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Schools4UK, our users, and the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a sale or transfer of assets, your information may be disclosed and would likely be one of the transferred business assets.
• Consent: We may disclose your information to any third parties based on your consent to do so.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Our legal grounds for processing your information under UK and EU GDPR are as follows:

• To Honor Our Contractual Commitments to You: Much of our processing is to meet our contractual obligations to provide services to our users.
• Legitimate Interests: We handle information on the ground that it furthers our legitimate interests (e.g., customer service, analyzing our business) in ways that are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Legal Compliance: We may need to use and disclose information to comply with our legal obligations.
• Consent: Where required by law, we handle information on the basis of your consent, which you have the right to withdraw at any time.

Your Choices and Data Subject Rights

Individuals in the United Kingdom (UK) and European Economic Area (EEA) have certain legal rights to obtain confirmation of whether we hold information about them, to access it, and to obtain its correction or deletion. You also have the right to object to our handling of your information and to restrict its processing. To exercise these rights, please email us at [email protected].

Security and Data Retention

We have implemented technical, physical, and organizational security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and/or alteration of your information. However, we cannot and do not guarantee that these measures will prevent every unauthorized attempt to access, use, or disclose your information. We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as legally required.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us at:

Schools4UK
Email: [email protected]