Educational Freedom is a UK organisation providing information, support, resources and advocacy relating to home education.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information fairly, lawfully and transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For the purposes of data protection legislation, Educational Freedom is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Contact details:
Educational Freedom
Email: [email protected]
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Your name.
Your email address.
Your postal address where physical goods are purchased.
Information you provide through contact forms or support requests.
Information submitted through surveys, feedback forms and local authority portfolio submissions.
Donation information where you choose to support Educational Freedom.
Technical information about your device and website usage.
We only collect information necessary to provide our services or improve our website and resources.
We may use your information to:
Respond to enquiries and provide support.
Send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to receive.
Process donations.
Process orders for home education cards and other products.
Improve our website and services.
Analyse website usage and visitor trends.
Produce anonymised research and statistics relating to home education experiences.
Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent.
Contract.
Legitimate interests.
Legal obligation.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your details will be processed for the purpose of sending updates, news and information relating to Educational Freedom and home education.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link contained within every newsletter.
Donations made through third-party providers are processed directly by those providers in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Educational Freedom does not receive or store your payment card information.
Where you purchase home education cards or other products, we collect only the information necessary to process and deliver your order.
Payment information is processed securely by our payment providers and is not stored by Educational Freedom.
Information submitted through our contact forms or support requests is used solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and providing the support requested.
Where appropriate, information may be shared with trusted Educational Freedom volunteers assisting with enquiries. Such information is shared only where necessary and solely for the purpose of providing support.
We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.
We use website analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website and to improve the information and resources we provide.
Analytics information is aggregated and does not normally identify individual users.
Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, social media feeds or other third-party content.
These services may collect information about your interaction with the content, use cookies or track your activity in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements.
Where information is no longer required it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Access your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information.
Restrict processing.
Object to processing.
Request transfer of your information where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing relies upon consent.
Requests should be sent to the contact details listed above.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your information, we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes.
The most recent version will always be published on this website.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites function correctly, remember preferences and provide information about how visitors use the website.
Educational Freedom uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They may include functions such as security, page navigation and remembering your cookie preferences.
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website, including:
Which pages are visited most frequently.
How visitors arrive at our website.
How long visitors remain on pages.
Whether users encounter errors or problems.
This information helps us improve the website and resources we provide.
Analytics information is anonymised where possible.
Some pages include embedded content such as:
YouTube videos.
Social media feeds.
Other third-party content.
These providers may place their own cookies on your device and may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Educational Freedom does not control these cookies.
Where you interact with external services such as newsletter sign-up forms, donation providers or payment processors, those providers may set cookies necessary for their services to function.
Most web browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device.
Delete cookies.
Block cookies entirely.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
When you first visit our website you may be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You may change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference tool where available.
This cookie policy may be updated from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this website.
By using the Educational Freedom website you agree to these terms of use.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
Educational Freedom aims to provide accurate, up-to-date and helpful information relating to home education.
Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, we cannot guarantee that all information will remain current or apply to every individual situation.
Information published by Educational Freedom should not be considered legal advice.
Users should seek independent legal or professional advice where appropriate.
We aim to keep the website available and functioning correctly at all times.
However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access and accept no liability for temporary interruptions caused by maintenance, technical problems or circumstances beyond our control.
Our website may include links to external websites and organisations.
Educational Freedom has no control over the content or policies of external websites and accepts no responsibility for them.
Users access external websites at their own discretion and risk.
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website including text, graphics, logos, downloads and resources remains the property of Educational Freedom.
Content may be shared for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes provided Educational Freedom is credited as the source.
Commercial reproduction, modification or redistribution without permission is prohibited.
Users agree not to:
Use the website for unlawful purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to website systems.
Introduce malicious software or harmful code.
Use website content in a misleading or deceptive manner.
Where Educational Freedom sells physical products, all orders are subject to availability.
Prices may change without notice.
Payment must be received before goods are dispatched.
Consumers have the right to cancel eligible purchases within fourteen days of receiving goods in accordance with UK consumer legislation.
Personalised or custom-made items may not be eligible for cancellation or refund unless faulty.
Educational Freedom shall not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this website or reliance on information contained within it.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful.
These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Educational Freedom reserves the right to amend these terms from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available on this website.
Educational Freedom believes information should be accessible to everyone.
We are committed to making our website and resources as easy to use and accessible as reasonably possible for all visitors, including disabled users and those using assistive technologies.
We aim to:
Use clear and straightforward language wherever possible.
Maintain logical page layouts and navigation.
Ensure good colour contrast and readability.
Provide alternative text for images where appropriate.
Ensure compatibility with common screen readers and assistive technologies.
Make resources available in formats that can be adapted by users to meet their own needs.
We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process and that some areas of our website may not yet fully meet all accessibility standards.
If you experience difficulties accessing any part of our website or resources, please contact us and we will do our best to provide the information in an alternative format or identify a suitable solution.
We welcome feedback regarding accessibility improvements.
Contact:
Educational Freedom
[email protected]
Educational Freedom exists to provide information, support and advocacy relating to home education.
Whilst we strive to provide accurate, helpful and up-to-date information, Educational Freedom does not provide regulated legal advice and does not act as legal representatives for individuals.
Information provided through our website, newsletters, social media, support services or volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent legal advice where legal proceedings or disputes are involved.
Families remain responsible for decisions they make based upon information provided.
Educational Freedom may:
Provide information about home education law and guidance.
Explain processes and procedures.
Signpost to relevant legislation, guidance and resources.
Offer practical suggestions and support based upon experience.
Educational Freedom will not:
Provide regulated legal services.
Act as solicitors or legal representatives.
Communicate directly with local authorities on behalf of families except in exceptional circumstances at our discretion.
Draft legal pleadings or court documents.
Guarantee particular outcomes.
Educational Freedom is committed to promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable individuals.
Where information is disclosed suggesting that a child or vulnerable person may be at immediate risk of serious harm, Educational Freedom reserves the right to share relevant information with appropriate agencies where this is considered necessary and proportionate.
Such decisions will be taken carefully and only where there is a genuine safeguarding concern.
Educational Freedom recognises that home education itself is not a safeguarding concern and does not support the routine sharing of information about home educating families without lawful justification.
Educational Freedom may use trusted volunteers to assist with enquiries, administration and support services.
Volunteers are expected to maintain confidentiality and handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
Educational Freedom is committed to maintaining respectful and constructive communication with families, professionals and organisations.
We reserve the right to refuse support, restrict communication or remove access to our services where individuals engage in abusive, threatening, discriminatory or harassing behaviour towards volunteers, staff members or other users of our services.
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