Last updated: 29/10/24

Welcome to Creating Value in Schools!

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use, share, and protect your data.

Please take a moment to read through this policy. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined here.

1. Who We Are

We are Creating Value in Schools, a UK-based company dedicated to providing educational resources and insights for individuals working in and with schools. Our website offers blogs, articles, and resources you can subscribe to.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at:

Creating Value in Schools, BA 644, Nexus Connect, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR 

Or Contact Us

2. What Data We Collect

We only collect the data we need to provide and improve our services. This may include:

• Personal information: Such as your name, email address, and payment information if you subscribe to our resources.
• Usage information: Information about how you interact with our website (e.g. pages visited, time spent on each page).
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, and operating system, used for maintaining security and improving functionality.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide, personalise, and improve our services
• Communicate with you (for instance, through newsletters and updates, if you've subscribed)
• Process your subscription payments
• Analyse usage to improve our content and user experience
• Meet any legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties to support our services, including:

• Service providers: Such as payment processors and email services.
• Legal obligations: If required by law or to protect our rights and users.

All third parties we work with are carefully selected to protect your privacy, and we only share information necessary for them to provide their services.

5. Data Security

We take your data security seriously. We implement reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online service can be completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data. These include:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
• Withdrawal of Consent: If you previously consented to our use of your data, you can withdraw this consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our content and allow us to offer personalised features. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact your experience on our site.

For more detailed information on our use of cookies, see our Cookie Policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults working in or with schools. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or via email. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Thank you for trusting us with your personal data. We’re committed to keeping it safe and respecting your privacy.