Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12th June 2025

1. Introduction

Queen Elizabeth High School (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website: https://www.qehs.carms.sch.uk.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Queen Elizabeth High School
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Phone: 01267 245300
Email: office@qehs.carms.sch.uk

We are a data controller for the purposes of the Data Protection legislation.

3. What Data We Collect

  • Personal information (e.g. name, email address, phone number – if you contact us)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Cookies and usage data (through analytics tools)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve our website’s functionality and content
  • Maintain security and monitor website usage
  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use your data for marketing or share it with third parties for such purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have provided clear permission
  • Legal obligation – to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate interests – such as improving our website or responding to your queries

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Enhance site performance
  • Analyze usage via services such as Google Analytics

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

7. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for legal or reporting obligations.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular monitoring.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@qehs.carms.sch.uk.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy notices.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date noted above.

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