Schools Innovation Foundation Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14 May 2025

1. Introduction
Schools Innovation Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect

  • How we use it

  • Your rights under applicable data protection laws

2. Data We Collect

  • Contact information: name, email address, postal address, telephone number

  • Organisation details: school name, role, department

  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies)

  • Children’s data: only with verifiable parental consent

3. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data to:

  1. Deliver our programmes and support to schools

  2. Send updates, newsletters and event invitations

  3. Analyse and improve our website and services

  4. Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

  • Contractual necessity: to fulfil services you request

  • Legitimate interests: to develop and administer our work, provided your rights are respected

  • Consent: where we seek your permission (you may withdraw at any time)

  • Legal compliance: to meet obligations under International law and, where relevant (for example UK GDPR for EU data)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share personal data with:

  • Service providers: email platforms, analytics services (under strict confidentiality agreements)

  • Regulators: when legally required

  • Professional advisers: accountants, lawyers—only on a need-to-know basis

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

6. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection via approved transfer mechanisms or contractual safeguards.

7. Data Retention

  • Contact and organisation data: retained for up to 5 years after last engagement

  • Website analytics: retained for 12 months

  • Statutory records: retained as required by law

8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to remember preferences and analyse usage. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some functions may not work.

9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 without parental consent. If you believe we have, please contact us to have it deleted.

10. Your Rights
You may:

  • Access your data

  • Rectify inaccuracies

  • Request erasure

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Receive data in a portable format

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights or for privacy enquiries, contact:
Schools Innovation Foundation
Email: hello@schoolsinnovation.org

If you remain dissatisfied, you may complain to the relevant data protection authority or, for EU data, the relevant EU supervisory authority.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Significant changes will be published here with a revised “Last updated” date. We recommend reviewing it periodically.

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