Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://childcareawardsuk.co.uk/

Information we collect

we gather personal details like your name, email address, and contact information when you engage with our services, subscribe to newsletters, or get in touch with us. Additionally, we may collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses, browser types, and technical data, to enhance and optimize our services.

Information Collection Timing

We gather information from you when you complete a form or input data on our website.

Usage of Your Information

The information collected from you during registration, purchases, newsletter sign-ups, survey responses, or when interacting with certain site features may be utilized in the following ways:

Personalization: Enhancing user experiences and delivering content and product offerings aligned with your preferences and interests.
Website Enhancement: Improving our website’s functionality to serve you better.
Customer Service: Enabling better assistance in responding to your customer service inquiries and requests.

Protection of Visitor Information

To ensure your safety during visits, our website undergoes routine scans for security vulnerabilities and potential breaches.

Your personal information is stored in secure networks accessible only by a limited number of individuals with special access rights who are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

Contact Form Submission

When you submit a contact form on our website, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide within the form. This information is used exclusively to address your inquiry and provide the information or assistance requested.

The information submitted via the contact form might be stored in our database or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. We employ appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alterations.

Additionally, if you have opted to receive promotional emails or newsletters, we may use your personal information for these communications. You retain the option to unsubscribe from these emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in the email.

We do not share, trade, or rent your personal information to any third parties, unless compelled by law or to fulfill your request for information or assistance.

By submitting a contact form, you agree to the collection and utilization of your personal information as outlined above. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your personal information, please contact us using the provided information on our website.

Use of Cookies

Yes, we utilize cookies, which are small files transferred to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if permitted). These cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser, capturing and storing certain information. For example, we employ cookies to remember your preferred city.

Furthermore, cookies help us understand your preferences based on your past or current site interactions. This understanding allows us to enhance our services and provide improved experiences. We also use cookies to gather aggregated data about site traffic and interactions, aiding in our efforts to enhance future site experiences and tools.

Purpose of Cookies

We utilize cookies to perform the following functions:

User Preference Management: Understanding and preserving user preferences for future visits to enhance user experiences.
Advertisement Tracking: Keeping track of advertisements presented on the website.
Aggregate Data Compilation: Compiling aggregated data about site traffic and interactions. This assists in providing improved site experiences and tools in the future. We may engage trusted third-party services to track this information on our behalf.

You have the option to set your computer to notify you whenever a cookie is being sent or to disable all cookies through your browser settings (e.g., Internet Explorer). Please note that each browser operates differently, so refer to your browser’s Help menu for instructions on adjusting cookie settings.

Disabling cookies may result in certain features being disabled, affecting the efficiency of your site experience. Some of our services may not function properly if cookies are disabled, impacting your overall user experience.

Third-Party Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to external parties without prior notification. This excludes our website hosting partners and other third parties who support us in website operations, business conduct, or customer service, provided they agree to maintain the confidentiality of this information.

There may be instances where we may release your information if deemed necessary to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or safeguard our or others’ rights, property, or safety.

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be shared with other parties for marketing, advertising, or similar purposes.

Third-Party Links

Periodically, we may, at our discretion, feature or present third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have distinct and separate privacy policies.

Consequently, we bear no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we are committed to preserving the integrity of our site and appreciate any feedback concerning these external sites.

Analytics Usage

We may utilize third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to gather data on how visitors navigate and interact with our website. These tools employ cookies and similar technologies to collect details regarding your website usage, including your IP address, visited pages, time and date of visits, and clicked links.

The purpose of this data collection is to analyze website traffic patterns, comprehend user behavior, and enhance our website and services. Information collected by these tools is aggregated and anonymized, lacking the ability to identify individual users.

Additionally, data collected may be used to deliver targeted advertising across the internet based on your prior visits to our website. We may share this data with third-party advertising networks for this purpose.

By using our website, you consent to the processing of your data by these analytics tools as described above. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please be aware that we do not govern the utilization of cookies and tracking technologies by third-party analytics tools or advertising networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to comprehend their practices regarding data collection and processing.

Your Rights

Under GDPR regulations, you hold various rights designed to grant you control over the usage of your personal data by us.

Access to Your Data

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, including the purposes for its utilization. This is referred to as a Subject Access Request. To ensure data security, we may require proof of your identity before disclosing your personal information to avoid sharing it with unauthorized individuals. We aim to respond to such requests promptly, within a maximum of 30 days.

Data Amendment

If you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to request corrections. Please contact us

Data Deletion

Should you wish for your personal data to be deleted, we will assess such requests on an individual basis. We commit to responding promptly, within 30 days of receiving your request.

Right to Object

If you believe our legitimate interests infringe upon your fundamental rights, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

Privacy Policy Inquiries

For queries related to this Privacy Policy, please email info@childcareawardsuk.co.uk. We will strive to respond comprehensively and promptly. Any complaints will be addressed by our Data Protection Officer within 30 days.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We update our Privacy Policy periodically if significant changes occur in how we collect, store, or use personal data. We may inform you via email or postal communication to your last known address, directing you to the revised Privacy Policy. Any amendments will take effect immediately.

This Privacy Policy was last revised in June 2023.