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Privacy Notice

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1. Introduction

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This Privacy Notice explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you interact with the Safeguarding Interface website.

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We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently and in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

2. Who this Privacy Notice applies to

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This notice applies to individuals who:

  • visit this website

  • submit a contact form

  • register interest in alignment accreditation

  • make an enquiry about the Safeguarding Interface

 

It does not apply to statutory safeguarding processes or site-level safeguarding records, which remain the responsibility of education settings, employers or service providers.

 

3. What personal data we collect

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We only collect personal data that is necessary and proportionate.

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This may include:

  • name

  • organisation name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • role or pathway selection

  • information you choose to include in a message or enquiry

 

We do not collect:

  • sensitive safeguarding information

  • DBS details

  • criminal records data

  • child or learner data

 

4. How personal data is collected

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Personal data is collected when you:

  • submit a form on this website

  • contact us using the details provided

 

You choose what information to provide. Please do not submit sensitive or confidential information through website forms.

 

5. How we use your personal data

 

Personal data submitted through this website is used only to:

  • respond to enquiries

  • provide information about the Safeguarding Interface or alignment accreditation

  • manage expressions of interest

  • communicate about next steps where appropriate

 

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

 

6. Lawful basis for processing

 

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage engagement with the framework

  • Consent – where you voluntarily submit information via a form

 

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

 

7. How we store and protect your data

 

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse or unauthorised access.

 

Personal data is:

  • stored securely

  • accessed only where necessary

  • retained only for as long as required to fulfil its purpose

 

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

 

8. Sharing your data

 

Personal data is not shared with third parties except where:

  • required by law, or

  • necessary to operate and maintain the website (for example, secure hosting or form handling services)

 

Any third-party services used are required to comply with applicable data protection standards.

 

9. Data retention

 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • respond to enquiries

  • manage ongoing communication where relevant

 

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

 

10. Your data protection rights

 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request deletion of your data

  • object to or restrict processing

  • withdraw consent

 

Requests can be made using the Contact page on this website.

 

11. Cookies

 

This website may use essential cookies to ensure it functions correctly.

 

We do not use cookies for:

  • advertising

  • behavioural tracking

  • profiling

 

Where non-essential cookies are used, you will be informed and given appropriate choices.

 

12. Changes to this Privacy Notice

 

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how the website operates.

The most current version will always be published on this page.

 

13. Contact

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If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or how personal data is handled, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.

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​This Privacy Notice supports transparency and trust. It does not alter statutory safeguarding responsibilities held by education settings, employers or service providers.

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