Website Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website https://www.thebridge.halton.sch.uk/. It applies only to information collected through this website and not to information processed by the school in other contexts. The website is operated by The Bridge School.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Information we may collect when you use this website

We may collect and process the following information when you visit or interact with our website:

  • Technical information: your IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited. This is collected through essential and optional analytics cookies.
  • Information you submit: if you use a contact form or send an enquiry, we will collect the information you provide such as your name, email address and message.
  • Preferences: your cookie consent choices.

We do not collect personal information unless you choose to submit it to us.

How we use your personal information

We may use information collected through this website for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly.
  • To respond to enquiries or requests you submit.
  • To improve the performance, layout and content of the website.
  • To maintain the security of the website and server.
  • To understand how visitors use the site (analytics only with your consent).

Lawful basis for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:

  • Legitimate interests: for operating and maintaining the website.
  • Consent: for optional analytics and non-essential cookies.
  • Legal obligation: when we are required to comply with safeguarding, data protection or other statutory duties.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions and optional cookies to collect analytics data. Optional cookies will only be activated if you provide consent through the cookie banner on your first visit. You can change your cookie preferences at any time. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Contact forms and enquiries

If you contact us using a form or email, we will use the information you provide only to respond to your enquiry. Your information will not be shared with third parties unless required by law or where necessary to respond to your request.

We do not use website enquiry information for marketing.

How long we retain your information

Information submitted through the website is kept only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or fulfil the purpose for which it was provided. Technical and analytics data may be stored for a limited period depending on cookie settings.

How we protect your information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • using secure hosting and encryption technologies;
  • restricting access to authorised school staff;
  • regular review of website security;
  • minimising the amount of personal data processed through this website.

Sharing your information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing. We may share information only with:

  • service providers who support the website (such as hosting or security services);
  • external bodies where we have a legal obligation, such as safeguarding authorities or law enforcement.

Third-party services

Some pages may include embedded content from third-party providers such as YouTube or Google Maps. These services may set their own cookies or collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. These services will only load after you give consent through the cookie banner.

Your data protection rights

Under the UK GDPR you have rights including access, correction, deletion and the right to object to certain forms of processing. To exercise these rights, please contact the school using the details below.

Links to other websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Email: admin@thebridge.halton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01928 581 301

Data Protection Officer

If your enquiry relates to personal data held by the school in general (not just the website), please contact our Data Protection Officer:

DPO:Halton Borough Council
Email: dpo@halton.gov.uk

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.