Last updated: November 14, 2024
1. Introduction
The Middlemore Educational Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, hosted on the Squarespace platform.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
Personal Information: When you complete forms on our site, such as application forms, we may collect your name, address, date of birth, email address, phone number, and proof of residency in Birmingham or the West Midlands.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our website, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring websites, through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. For more information, see the “Cookies” section below.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect in the following ways:
To Process Applications: We use your personal information to review and process your applications for financial grants.
To Communicate with You: We may use your email or phone number to contact you regarding your application or to respond to inquiries.
To Improve Our Services: Usage data helps us understand how our website is used and improve its content and functionality.
Compliance and Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights and interests.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:
Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies (such as Squarespace) that help us operate and maintain our website.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal interests.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on the Squarespace platform, which employs industry-standard security measures to protect it from unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: Request the deletion of your data, where applicable.
Restriction: Request the restriction of processing under certain conditions.
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data in some cases.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., security, load balancing).
Analytics Cookies: Used to analyse how visitors use our website, provided by third-party services such as Squarespace Analytics.
Managing Cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact chrissy@middlemoreeducationalfoundation.org.uk