Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

stridesliteracy.co.uk is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Children's data: first names, learning work, assessment information, and progress records
• School staff data: names, and professional email addresses
• Contact data: email addresses and communication records
• Website usage data: basic analytics and cookie data (see Section 12)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Deliver literacy support and educational services
• Communicate with schools, staff, and (where appropriate) parents/carers
• Provide feedback on children's learning and progress
• Send marketing communications where consent has been given
• Improve our services and website

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: for marketing communications and certain data uses
• Contract: where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services
• Legitimate interests: for communication and service improvement, where these do not override individual rights

For children's data, we ensure appropriate consent has been obtained from a parent, carer, or school.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share data only where necessary with:

• Schools or educational professionals directly involved
• Trusted service providers (e.g. secure storage, email platforms), who comply with data protection laws

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Secure digital storage
• Password-protected systems
• Restricted access to sensitive information

We retain data only for as long as necessary.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of data (where appropriate)
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to or restrict processing

8. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing emails where we have clear consent. You can opt out at any time by emailing STOP to hello@stridesliteracy.co.uk.

9. Children's Data

We take the protection of children's data seriously. All data relating to children is handled with enhanced care and only processed with appropriate consent and safeguards.

10. Contact

Sarah Ball at Strides Literacy
hello@stridesliteracy.co.uk

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

How We Use Cookies

We may use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
• Improve user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. pages visited, time spent)
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences where applicable

Consent to Use Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via your browser settings or cookie banner (if available).

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions. To learn more about cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.