1. Introduction

Mowbray Education Trust (“we”, “us” or “our”) is the Data Controller for personal data collected via https://www.mowbrayeducation.org/ (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK GDPR and PECR. This policy was first published on 20 May 2025.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Data entered into contact forms, event registrations, survey tick‑boxes and newsletter sign‑ups.

• We only collect this data with your explicit consent via tick‑boxes.

2.2 Technical & Usage Data

• IP address, browser and device details, time zone, pages visited, clickstream data, and error logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to enquiries, process requests and provide services you’ve asked for.

• To personalise and improve the Website’s content and functionality.

• For internal administration, analytics, testing, research and to comply with legal obligations.

4. Controlling Your Personal Information

You can manage your data preferences at any time by:

• Using the opt‑out tick‑box on any marketing or newsletter form.

• Contacting us via [email protected] or via our website’s contact page to withdraw consent or update your information.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

• Service Providers: e.g. hosting, analytics (Google Analytics), mailing platforms.

• Legal Requirements: where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

• Third‑Party Promotions: only if you’ve given specific permission.

We do not sell, distribute or lease your personal data to third parties.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion or restriction of your data.

• Object to processing, including marketing.

• Port your data to another controller.

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

7. Security

We employ physical, electronic and managerial safeguards, including:

• SSL encryption on all data transmissions.

• Secure server infrastructure with restricted access.

• Regular security audits and staff training.

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Cookies Policy

8. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the Website provide a better user experience and collect usage information.

9. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and session state.

• Analyse anonymous usage data to improve the site.

• Deliver tailored content and advertising, only with your consent.

10. Cookies We Use

Category	Provider	Cookies
Strictly Necessary	Mowbray Education Trust Website	ASPSESSID
Performance	Google Analytics	_ga, _gid, _gat
Functionality	YouTube	VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC
	Vimeo	vuid
Targeting	Facebook	fr, datr, sb
	Twitter	personalization_id, guest_id

 

11. Managing & Disabling Cookies

Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can choose to block or delete them. Instructions for major browsers:

• Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955

• Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cookies

• Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647

• Opera: http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/

• Safari (macOS): http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=32467

• Safari (iOS): http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677

• Android Browser: http://support.google.com/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=169022

• BlackBerry: Disable in browser settings

• Windows Phone: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/11696/windows-phone-7

For further guidance on cookies under PECR, see the ICO’s guide:
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with a revised publication date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Mowbray Education Trust
Pera Business Park
Nottingham Road
Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PB
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01664 565901

Cookies Used

Necessary

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.