Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-02-13

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:

• Personal Data: This may include your name, email address, and any other information you provide when you register or contact us.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use the website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information.

2. How We Use Information

Your information may be used in the following ways:

• To provide and maintain our services.
• To analyse usage and improve our website.
• To personalise your experience.
• To communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional materials.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Bases

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data.
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interests: Where we have a legitimate interest in processing your data that is not overridden by your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with a legal obligation.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, such as hosting providers and payment processors.
• Analytics: We may use third-party services like Google Analytics to monitor and analyse the use of our website. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and store certain information. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy at hnboc.org.uk/cookie-policy/.

6. International Transfers

If you are located outside hnboc.org.uk and choose to provide information to us, please note that we may transfer the data, including personal data, to hnboc.org.uk and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

7. Data Retention & Security Measures

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. User Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
• The right to rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• The right to request the transfer of your personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].