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Privacy Policy

Gillingham School is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

 

  1. Information We Collect

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

  • Information you provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details submitted via contact forms or email.
  • Technical data: including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Usage data: such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring websites.

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests submitted via the website.
  • Improve the functionality and content of our website.
  • Monitor and analyse website usage for performance and security.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

 

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission for us to process your data.
  • Legal obligation – where processing is necessary for compliance with the law.
  • Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our educational and administrative functions, and your rights do not override those interests.

 

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous analytics data. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

 

  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers who support our website and IT infrastructure.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
  • All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

 

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

 

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

 

  1. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:office@gillingham-dorset.co.uk

Gillingham School, Harding’s Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP

 

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

Gillingham School, Dorset

evallender@gillingham-dorset.co.uk