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Privacy Policy

Please refer to the Trust's Data Protection Policy, available on the website, for further information on how we handle Personal Data. Exceed Academies Trust - Data Protection

Our website itself does not directly collect any personal information from you. Our website is provided by e4education who collect standard Internet log information that details visitor behaviour patterns - we will not be able to identify you from the information collected.  They do this to help us learn more about how the website is being used and how it can be improved. 

Our website does, however, utilise online forms for you to contact us and register for events. We will only collect personal data when we have your explicit consent to do so. All personal data is managed in accordance with our obligations as a Data Controller.

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6 (1) of the GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving stability and functionality.  The data will not be passed on or used in any other way.  However, we reserve the right to check the server log files subsequently, if there are any concrete indications of illegal use. 

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Links to other websites

This Privacy Policy does not cover third party websites that we may link to within our website.  We encourage you to read the privacy statements on other websites that you visit.  Please note that we are not responsible for the content on other websites. 

Cookies

In order to improve our services, to provide you with relevant content and to analyse how visitors use our website, we may use cookies.  A cookie is a small file placed on your device when you visit certain websites.  We will request consent in a cookies banner or popup box prior to gathering data.  We will not be able to identify you from the information we collect using these technologies.  This data is not linked to you as an individual, unless you choose to provide us with additional information. 

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

We take your privacy very seriously and comply with the recent UK and EU law on handling cookies.

For further information about cookies please visit: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/  

Updates to our Privacy Policy

We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time, including as part of the new General Data Protection Regulation.  We will update the Privacy Policy and publish new versions to our website. 

How you can control cookies

We use cookies to ensure our websites and services work like they’re supposed to, and if you reject our cookies some elements may not work. 

You can accept or reject cookies by amending your web browser controls. Here are some links that might be of assistance: 

  • Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955
  • Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en–US/kb/Cookies
  • Google Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
  • Opera: http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/
  • Safari: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=32467
  • Safari iOS: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677
  • Android: http://support.google.com/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=169022
  • Blackberry: Turn off cookies in the browser
  • Windows Phone: Changing privacy and other browser settings

Most advertising networks also give you the option to opt out of targeted advertising. For more info, visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com 

Cookies Used

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.