Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Parkside Community School (referred to as “we”, “our”, or “the School”) is committed to safeguarding your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal information you provide when using our website: https://parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk/.

2. Data Controller

The School is the data controller responsible for processing personal data collected via this website. If you have questions regarding data processing, please contact us via the Contact Us page on the website.

3. Information We Collect

• Voluntary Submissions: When you complete forms (e.g., contact forms, admissions enquiries, IT help forms), we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, and any additional details you provide.
• Automatically Collected Data: We may automatically collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns via cookies or similar tracking technologies to help manage the site and enhance user experience.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests;
• Process school-related activities such as admissions or IT support;
• Improve our website and services;
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including safeguarding requirements.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on legitimate interests (e.g., responding to enquiries), contractual necessity (e.g., admissions processing), and compliance with legal duties (e.g., safeguarding).

6. Who We Share Your Data With

Your data may be shared with:

• Internal staff as needed (e.g., administration, teaching staff, IT teams);
• Third-party service providers handling web hosting, email services, or technical support under contract and GDPR-compliant arrangements;
• Authorities or organisations if legally required (e.g., child protection agencies or oversight bodies).

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose or as required by law and our retention policies.

8. Security Measures

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or alteration. This includes secure hosting services, encrypted connections, and internal access controls.

9. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Accessing the data we hold about you;
• Requesting correction of inaccuracies;
• Requesting deletion where no longer necessary;
• Objecting to, or restricting, our processing;
• Requesting data portability.

To exercise your rights, please contact us via the Contact Us page or in writing. We may need to verify your identity before responding to requests.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle data, please contact us via the Contact Us page.