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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28/02/2025

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, www.thomfordacademy.co.uk  (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Who We Are

We are Dee Theatre Arts Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom with company number 08627744. Our registered office is at 6 The Pound, Ampney Crucis, GL7 5SA.

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For the purposes of data protection law, Dee Theatre Arts Ltd is the data controller.

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2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal identification information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.

  • Usage data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.

  • Marketing and communications data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data through various means, including:

  • When you provide us with personal details through forms on the website (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter, making an inquiry, or purchasing products).

  • Automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., analytics and advertising).

  • When you interact with our website, including the pages you visit and the content you engage with.

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our website, services, and products.

  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, or processing orders.

  • To personalize your experience on our site.

  • To analyze website usage and improve performance (e.g., through Google Analytics).

  • To manage our relationship with you (e.g., customer service and account management).

  • To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: Where you have given us your explicit consent to process your data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).

  • Contractual necessity: To perform a contract with you or to take steps prior to entering into a contract (e.g., processing an order).

  • Legitimate interests: Where we have a legitimate interest in processing your data, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our services and marketing).

  • Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with a legal obligation (e.g., tax or financial regulations).

 

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with the following parties:

  • Service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business, such as payment processors, hosting services, or marketing platforms.

  • Legal authorities: When required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.

  • Business transfers: In the event of a business reorganization, merger, or sale, we may transfer your data to the relevant third party involved in the transaction.

 

7. International Transfers of Your Data

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data. These safeguards may include Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally acceptable mechanisms to ensure your data is adequately protected.

 

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

 

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Right of access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.

  • Right to restriction of processing: You can ask us to limit how we process your personal data.

  • Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).

  • Right to withdraw consent: If we rely on consent to process your data, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email]. We aim to respond to requests promptly and within the timeframes set by the applicable laws.

 

10. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device. They help us analyze web traffic, remember user preferences, and offer targeted advertising. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the website.

For more information, please refer to our cookie policy

 

11. Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

 

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the new Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: info@thomfordacademy.co.uk 

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