Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Unlocking Children, email: admin@unlockingchildren.co.uk, on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( https://unlockingchildren.co.uk/ ). (the “Service”).

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This article was published on 16-Sep-2024

UnlockingChildren.co.uk Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Unlocking Children, email: admin@unlockingchildren.co.uk, on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( https://unlockingchildren.co.uk/ ). (the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent, please do not access or use the Service.

We may change this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice and will post the revised Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from the date it is posted, and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page.

Information We Collect

Unlocking Children does not currently collect any personal information about you. However, if you interact with us via any of our Social Media sites then information will be shared with us based upon your privacy setting and the privacy policy of the respective social media site you are using.

To monitor website traffic, errors and popular pages, Unlocking Children logs which website referred you to us (such as Google), which pages you visit within the website and what Web Browser and Operating system you are using.

If you contact us via email, then unless stated otherwise, your information will only be used to respond to your query.

Use of Local Storage

We use your browser’s local storage to remember preferences such as:

• Sidebar open or collapsed state
• Light or dark mode theme selection
• Recent form inputs (optional and temporary)

This information is stored only on your device and is not shared with any third parties. It does not contain personal data and is used solely to improve your user experience on this website.

This kind of storage is considered essential and does not require cookie consent under applicable privacy laws.

How We Use Your Information

We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing user accounts (Planned for the future)
• Support
• Targeted advertising
• Site Protection

We will ask you for consent if we want to use your information for any other purpose. We will use your information only after receiving your permission and only for the purpose(s) you granted consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.

How We Share Your Information

We will not transfer your personal information to any third party without seeking your consent, except in limited circumstances as described below:

• Ad service
• Sponsors
• Website Analytics

We require such third parties to use the personal information we transfer to them only for the purpose for which it was transferred and not to retain it for longer than is required to fulfil that purpose.

We may also disclose your personal information for the following:

1. to comply with applicable law, regulation, court order or other legal process;
2. to enforce your agreements with us, including this Privacy Policy; or
3. to respond to claims that your use of the Service violates any third-party rights.

If the Service or our company is merged or acquired with another company, your information will be one of the assets that is transferred to the new owner.

Retention Of Your Information

We will keep your personal information with us for 90 days to 2 years after user accounts remain idle or as long as we need it to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, as detailed in this Privacy Policy. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.

Your Rights

Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. If you want to exercise these rights, you can write to us at admin@unlockingchildren.co.uk. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.

Cookies Etc.

Please refer to our Cookie Policy to learn more about how we use these tracking technologies and your choices regarding them.

Security

We value the security of your information and will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse, or unauthorised alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.

Third Party Links & Use Of Your Information

Our Service may contain links to other websites that we do not operate. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Service. We strongly suggest that you review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Grievance / Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you can email our Grievance Officer at Unlocking Children, email: admin@unlockingchildren.co.uk. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.